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How Do You Make a Picture Look Like the 80s in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:47 am

The ’80s were a time of big hair, bold colors, and outrageous fashion. If you want to create a retro-inspired look in your photos, you can use Photoshop to give them an ’80s makeover. Here’s how:

First, open your photo in Photoshop. Then, go to the ‘Layer’ menu and select ‘New Adjustment Layer.’ Choose ‘Hue/Saturation’ from the list of options.

Next, increase the ‘Hue’ to make the colors in your photo more vibrant. You can also increase the ‘Saturation’ to make the colors more intense. Finally, click ‘OK.’

Now it’s time to add some ’80s-style effects to your photo. Go to the ‘Filter’ menu and select ‘Texture.’ Choose ‘Grain’ from the list of options.

Increase the ‘Grain Intensity’ and decrease the ‘Grain Size’ until you’re happy with the look of your photo. Then click ‘OK.’

To really make your photo look like it’s from the ’80s, you’ll need to add some scratches and stains. Go to the ‘Filter’ menu and select ‘Artistic.’ Choose ‘Texturizer’ from the list of options.

Set the ‘Texture Type’ to “Sandstone,” increase the “Scaling” until you’re happy with the amount of texture in your photo, and then click “OK.”

Finally, go to the “Image” menu and select “Adjustments.” Choose “Brightness/Contrast” from the list of options. Increase the “Brightness” until your photo looks how you want it to, and then click “OK.”

PRO TIP: This guide provides instruction on how to make a picture look like the 80s in Photoshop. However, it is important to note that editing images in this way can result in distorted and unrealistic images. As such, it is advised to use this technique sparingly and with caution.

There you have it! Your photo should now have an authentically ’80s look.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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