Photo Textures
Procedural textures give photos a tactile, print-like feel. Learn how film grain, paper, linen, dots, grid, noise, and diagonal patterns work — and how to apply them consistently across a whole batch.
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What is the best texture to add to photos?
Film grain is the most versatile — it suits nearly every subject and reads as natural at almost any intensity. For a print feel, paper or linen work best; for a structured or graphic look, use grid or dots.
What is the difference between a texture and an effect?
A texture is a pattern that changes the surface the photo sits on (paper, linen, grid), while an effect changes the photo's pixels themselves (grain, glitch, halftone). You can combine both for a fully analog look.
Can I apply a texture to all photos in a batch?
Yes. Textures in DelightfulBorders are batch settings: pick one texture, set scale and thickness once, and the entire batch shares the identical pattern. Save it as a profile to reuse on future batches.
Do textures reduce image quality?
No. Textures are layered at export time over your original photo, so your library stays untouched. You can re-export without a texture anytime.
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