We’ve covered the manual methods of some fun Photoshop effects—now here’s they are in automatic. Download the How-To Geek Photoshop Action Pack, and get those effects in seconds with the touch of a button.
While there’s a lot of learning and satisfaction that goes into doing something the long way, sometimes the easy way is best. Why go through all the steps when you simply want to apply an effect to 50 of your photographs? Get ready to download, install, and use a great set of actions, free from How To Geek.
Download the Action Pack
Available on the author’s site, the first HTG Photoshop Action Pack is available for download. The link is safe for work, although the rest of the site has NSFW content. Browse around at your own risk!
Download The HTG Photoshop Action Pack #1 (Mirror)
Install the HTG Action Pack in Photoshop
In order to use these Photoshop actions, you’re going to need a version of Photoshop, preferably from Creative Suite 1 until the current version, CS5. With the action installed, you can click and run the action on any nearly photo or graphic you choose to use.
Confused about Photoshop actions? HTG has covered how any action can be installed in Photoshop with a simple How-To. Skip ahead if you’ve already read it to learn everything that the free action pack has to offer.
What’s in The Action Pack?
Instant Red/Cyan 3D Effect
Instant Pencil Sketch Effect
Instant Isolated Color Effect (2 Effects)
Instant Pixel Art in Authentic Color Effect (3 Effects)
Instant Quick and Dirty Vintage Effect
Download all effects in the How To Geek Photoshop Action Pack #1. (Mirror)
Image Credit: LIGHTS II by Shandi-lee, available under Creative Commons. All other images credited under their original articles.
