Technical data · FG-30
Download JPG · 1.9 MB
Expired film grain
Grain that changes strength across the frame, like old film stored too long. Some areas are calm, others rough.
| Frame | FG-30 |
|---|---|
| Format | JPG, 3000 × 2000 px |
| File size | 1.9 MB |
| Blend mode | Overlay |
| Opacity | 30–60% |
| Background | 50% grey |
| Film speed look | ISO 400 |
| Grain size | medium |
| License | Free, commercial use |
Free for personal and commercial use. No attribution required. Please do not re-upload the plates to other download sites.
How to use it
- Open your photo and drag the grain JPG onto it as a new layer.
- Set the layer blend mode to Overlay (or Soft Light for a gentler look).
- Lower opacity to 30–60% until the grain is felt rather than seen.
- Optional: Free Transform the layer to scale grain up or down.
- Open your photo at photopea.com, then File → Open & Place the grain JPG.
- In the Layers panel set the mode to Overlay.
- Adjust opacity to taste.
- Export with File → Export as → JPG.
- File → Open as Layers and pick the grain JPG.
- Set the layer mode to Overlay or Soft light.
- Lower opacity and export.
- File → Place the grain JPG.
- Set the blend mode to Overlay.
- Lower opacity to 30–60%.
