33 Photoshop actions to save time

How to enhance your images

März 20th, 2013, 10:56 am

If you want to automate processes in Adobe Photoshop you should definitely use actions. It’s great to record recurring steps to save time. It’s also fascinating to try different complex actions from other designers. We gathered different Photoshop actions for color manipulations and special effects which will help you to achieve great results. Enjoy and don’t hesitate to comment and leave your suggestions!

How to open actions in Photoshop

Open the main menu Windows>actions. Adobe provides a few actions which are often sorted in sets. Click the small triangle to see the set content. Choose an action and activate it by clicking the “Playback” button. Open the actions menu and click in the right corner to see more options. Choose „Load action“ to import an action.

Cut&Slice me

Quality: 5 out of 5
Topic: Slices (Webdesign)
Website: cutandslice.me


© cutandslice.me

GG guideguide

Quality: 5 out of 5
Topic: Guides
Website: guideguide.me


© Cameron McEfee

unbroken action

Quality: 3 out of 5
Topic: retro effect
Website: beatsense.deviantart.com


© beatsense

Dramatic Sepia Free Action

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic:Color implementation
Website: efeitophotoshop.blogspot.com.br


© RpsDesign

PS: Cinnamon Action

Quality: 2 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: jules1983.deviantart.com


© Jules1983

Green Photoshop Actions

Quality: 2 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: lilydust.deviantart.com


© lilydust

Lomo Photoshop Actions

Quality: 3 out of 5
Topic: retro effect
Website: wnison.deviantart.com


© Wnison

Vintage Action

Quality: 3 out of 5
Topic: retro effect
Website: josmajb.deviantart.com


© JosmaJB

Action #O2 Pink

Quality: 3 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: almebg.deviantart.com


© AlmeBG

Yellow Evening Action – FREE

Quality: 2 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: aoao2.deviantart.com


© aoao2

Midnight in Paris – Photoshop Action

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic: black&white
Website: zippy09.deviantart.com


© zippy09

Hipsta Mini Set

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic: retro effect
Website: wbactions.com


© World’s Best Actions

Faiis – ’80s

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic: retro effect
Website: faiis.deviantart.com


© faiis

Violet delight

Quality: 3 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: bokehlie.deviantart.com


© Bokehlie

How to record own actions

Click “New action” to start a recording. Give it a matching name and confirm. After confirming all steps in Photoshop will be recording until you stop it. Congratulations, you just recorded your first action!

Photoshop actions vintage effects

Quality: 3 out of 5
Topic: retro effect
Website: lieveheersbeestje.deviantart.com


© lieveheersbeestje

photoshop action no.7 HIGH KEY

Quality: 2 out of 5
Topic: black&white
Website: bellalleb-stock.deviantart.com/art


© bellalleb-stock

Magic 3D Photoshop Action

Quality: 5 out of 5
Topic: 3D
Website: vandelaydesign.com


© Steven Snell

Stickers and Tapes actions

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic: duct tape
Website: panosfx.com


© panosfx.com

Removing a White Background with Photoshop Actions

Quality: 3 out of 5
Topic: cropping
Website: mediamilitia.com


© jeya

Action: 3D Effect

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic: 3D
Website: srtcynthia.deviantart.com


© srtcynthia

Fold Photoshop Action

Quality: 5 out of 5
Topic: 3D
Website: psd-dude.com


© Daniel

3D Box generator

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic: 3D
Website: artbees.deviantart.com


© artbees

UTW Dreamy Vintage Photoshop Action

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic: retro effect
Website: flickr.com/photos/infondoalmare


© underthewaves

Action 03

Quality: 3 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: alexedg.deviantart.com


© AlexEdg

Photoshop Actions Pack 5

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: reehbr.deviantart.com


© ReehBR

Photoshop actions old tones

Quality: 3 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: lieveheersbeestje.deviantart.com


© lieveheersbeestje

Look U Action

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: benlovesyou.deviantart.com


© benlovesyou

Vintage Photo

Quality: 5 out of 5
Topic: retro effect, 3D
Website: mutato-nomine.deviantart.com


© mutato-nomine

hard light action PS

Quality: 2 out of 5
Topic: Brightening
Website: rosalindharrison.deviantart.com


© rosalindharrison

action 056 „TEETH WHITENING“

Quality: 4 out of 5
Topic: Bleaching
Website: modernactions.deviantart.com


© ModernActions

Perfect Effects 4 FREE

Quality: 2 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: ononesoftware.com


© ononesoftware.com

ColdKiss 1 PS Action

Quality: 3 out of 5
Topic: Color implementation
Website: hxdes.deviantart.com


© HXDes

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