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Texturelabs
What it is
Texturelabs is an online library of original textures, tutorials and tools for art and design. Its free texture collection spans subjects such as brick, concrete, fabric, glass, metal, paper, sky, stone, water and wood, as well as atmosphere, film, grunge, ink and paint. The site also offers tutorials for Photoshop and After Effects. Tools include Photoshop actions, brushes, gradient maps, patterns and plugins, along with After Effects templates, bulk downloads and lossless textures. Resources may be used in personal and commercial projects, including film, advertising, print, apparel and video games, subject to restrictions against resale, redistribution, repackaging as competing design products, and use in training or assisting AI image-generation systems. Retratone adds print-style halftones, pattern styles, custom inks and 100 saveable presets. Distressor is a Photoshop panel with 14 distress styles. Both plugins require Adobe Photoshop and Creative Cloud installation; initial activation needs a license key and internet access. Free textures and tutorials are available, and listed tools include one-time purchases.
For and against
For
- Free original textures and tutorials
- Texture categories include fabric, glass, paper and wood
- Commercial use is allowed under stated terms
- Retratone includes 100 built-in presets
Against
- Resources cannot be resold or repackaged as competing design products
- AI image-generation training or assistance is prohibited
- Plugins require specified Photoshop versions and Creative Cloud installation
- Initial plugin activation requires internet access
The verdict
Texturelabs combines a free texture and tutorial library with tools for Photoshop and After Effects. Check the reuse restrictions and plugin requirements before using its paid tools.
Who it suits
Texturelabs suits artists and designers looking for textures, tutorials or tools for Photoshop and After Effects. Its resources can be used commercially under the stated restrictions.
Plans and prices
Free textures and tutorials
Free original textures and tutorials · commercial use allowed under terms
Read 4 Oct 2026 · texturelabs.org
Distressor Plugin for Photoshop
Photoshop 2022+ · one user · up to two devices
Read 4 Oct 2026 · texturelabs.org
Bulk Downloads + Lossless Textures
Bulk downloads · lossless textures · Texturelabs login access
Read 4 Oct 2026 · texturelabs.org
Retratone Plugin for Photoshop
Photoshop 2024+ · one user · up to two devices
Read 4 Oct 2026 · texturelabs.org
On the record
- AI restriction
- The site prohibits using its resources to train or assist AI image generation models or algorithms.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Analytics and store
- The privacy policy says Texturelabs uses WooCommerce for its store and Google Analytics to understand site use.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- Textures may be used in personal and commercial work, including film, advertising, print, apparel, and video games, subject to the stated restrictions.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Distressor features
- Distressor is a Photoshop panel for applying distress effects and offers 14 styles based on real-world samples.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Retratone and Distressor require Adobe Photoshop and installation through Adobe Creative Cloud; their listed minimum versions are Photoshop 2024+ and 2022+, respectively.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Plugin activation
- Plugin activation requires a license key and an active internet connection for the initial activation only.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Redistribution limits
- Texture resources may not be resold, redistributed, or repackaged as texture packs, templates, stock assets, or other competing design products.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Retratone features
- Retratone offers print-style halftones, multiple pattern styles, custom inks, and 100 built-in presets with the option to save presets.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says card payments are processed through Stripe, sensitive information is transmitted using SSL, and payment card details are not stored on Texturelabs servers after a transaction.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ says the site is run by one person and invites users to contact the maker by email for help.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Texture library
- Textures are offered in categories including atmosphere, brick, concrete, fabric, film, glass, grunge, ink and paint, metal, paper, sky, stone, water, and wood.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Tools
- The Tools section includes Photoshop actions, brushes, gradient maps, patterns and plugins, After Effects templates, bulk downloads, and lossless textures.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Tutorials
- The site provides Photoshop and After Effects tutorials.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- What it is
- Texturelabs is an online source of free, original textures, tutorials, and custom tools for art and design.texturelabs.org · read 4 Oct 2026
