18 High Resolution Paper Textures | Free Download

• November 13, 2024
• Nick Saporito
• 18 comments

Download this free pack of 18 high-resolution paper textures, perfect for adding depth and realism to any project.

They range from smooth and crisp to rough and aged. Included are 18 unique samples that were sourced from various public domain images:

All 18 paper textures included (click to enlarge.)

These textures can be used in virtually any design application, including vector apps like Inkscape, Affinity Designer, and Illustrator.

Make realistic print mockups by placing a vector object over one of the texture images and changing the Blend Mode setting from Normal to Soft Light:

Note: depending on the color, you may have to duplicate the object to really make it pop!

For Inkscape users, the Blend Mode setting is located at the bottom of the Fill & Stroke menu (Control + Shift + F).

For Affinity Designer users, it’s located just beneath the Layers menu.

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You can download a free copy of these paper textures here: paper-textures.zip

These textures were sourced from the public domain and can be used however you want, whether it be for personal or commercial purposes.

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