Step into the dusty atmosphere of forgotten libraries and ritual archives with the Reference Paper collection. This carefully crafted pack includes 30 high-resolution JPG textures, based on 15 original handmade paper scans. Each texture preserves every crease, stain, tear, and rough edge — all the tactile imperfections that give your design depth and an aged, haunted look.
What’s Inside?
- 15 unique handmade paper textures
- 2 color versions: brown and black & white
- Total: 30 JPG files
- Dimensions: 4500 × 3000 pixels
- Resolution: 300 DPI
These textures are ready to use with Adobe Photoshop and any software that supports JPG. Thanks to the high resolution, they’re suitable for print and digital use.
Where to Use
This collection is ideal for:
- Book and album covers
- Dark art collages
- Retro or mystical posters
- Presentation backgrounds
- Scrapbooks, journals, and zines
- Overlays in social media graphics
Each grunge texture brings an authentic aged feeling to your composition. Use them as standalone backgrounds or as layered overlays to create depth and atmosphere. Whether you want a subtle vintage feel or full-on gothic decay, these textures have you covered.
Tips for Use
- Apply directly over your artwork
- Experiment with blending modes like Multiply, Overlay, or Soft Light
- Stack multiple textures for custom effects
- Adjust opacity, color, and contrast for nuance
These grunge textures for Photoshop are versatile, high-quality assets that can enhance any project — from print to digital, commercial to personal.
The Reference Paper pack isn’t just a set of backgrounds — it’s a complete visual atmosphere, carefully built to evoke the feeling of something aged, lost, and deeply textured. Each fold and stain carries a sense of history and narrative. Let this collection become an essential part of your design library, helping you add a raw, emotional edge to your compositions. Whether you're working on artwork with a mystical tone, an editorial layout, or a vintage poster, these textures will enrich your visuals with character and timeless mood.
Final Thoughts
If you're looking for a practical and visually clean way to build structured layouts, these square grid backgrounds are the perfect tool. They save time, add visual order, and bring a sense of intentionality to every project. Use them as guides, backdrops, or compositional layers — and take your design to the next level.