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Photoshop Actions – The Ultimate Collection

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Saving repetitive tasks as Photoshop actions can save you a lot of time, allowing you to automate your work and improve workflow efficiency. A Photoshop action is a recording of a sequence of commands and operations that you can save and access later on.

Saving repetitive tasks as Photoshop actions can save you a lot of time, allowing you to automate your work and improve workflow efficiency. An action is a recording of a sequence of commands and operations that you can save and access later on. [Updated Dec/31/2016]

We’ve searched for the best downloadable Photoshop actions that can help you improve your workflow and perform complex techniques with the push of a button. In this collection, you’ll find more than 350 free hand-picked Photoshop actions that you can use to speed up your graphics creation. Note: It’s important to check the license of each action set you download and use.

Further Reading on SmashingMag:

Quick Introduction to Photoshop Actions

For those unfamiliar with Photoshop actions, they’re simply pre-recorded tasks that you can save and reuse anytime. Photoshop actions commonly have an .atn file extension. Installing a Photoshop action for more recent versions of Photoshop is easy: simply drag the .atn file onto the Actions palette or place it directly inside your Adobe PhotoshopPresetsPhotoshop Actions folder. For a more comprehensive discussion of Photoshop actions, check out this complete guide to Photoshop actions.

Free HDR Photoshop Action

Create HDR-like effects with this Photoshop action.

The Mini Collection

Some amazing free retro Photoshop actions, a free kit of light leaks, and some free vintage Photoshop brushes.

Photoshop Crimson shimmer

I like the kind of coloring created here.

Express Eye Bright

Express Eye Bright is perfect for a quick eye enhancement.

Gum Bichromate Print

A Photoshop action set including two actions and a texture to emulate the look of Gum Bichromate Prints from the 19th century.

Polanoid Generator V3

10 different film actions simulating Polaroids.

Light Leak

Add beautiful light leak affects to your photos.

Black & White

Free High Contrast Black & White Photoshop Action.

Lomocam

Retro Effects & Polaroid Frame Generator Actions.

Wedding

15 aesthetic vintage wedding Photoshop Actions.

5 Skin Retouching Actions

Retouch skin like a pro with these Photoshop retouching actions that will let you heal, mattify, and airbrush skin with one click.

Long Shadow

Whether it is a text or an icon, you can use this free Photoshop Action to apply long shadow effect.

Fold Paper

Make your own tri fold brochure with just 1 click using our fold paper action.

Stickers and Tapes

Create round photo stickers or photos with sticky tapes.

Dramatic Sepia

Free Dramatic Sepia Photoshop Action.

>Lithprint

Hard boiled Lithprint action adding a generated texture.

HDR B&W

Bold Black and White HDR Photoshop Action.

HipstaRev

Create gorgeous hipstamatic inspired images right in Photoshop.

Vintage

Vintage Photoshop Action with some strong colors.

Twilight Photos

Photoshop Actions to Turn Night Photos into Twilight Photos.

Free Blue Evening

Adding drama and intrigue to your photos.

Retro Style Photo Effect

Another free pack of retro style Photoshop Actions.

Light Leaks

Brilliant Photoshop Actions that make your Photos look Vintage with Light Leaks.

Cross-Processing ATN

Cross-processing is a photographic technique where slide film is processed in the set of chemicals.

Pretty Lady

Set of 10 Photoshop actions to prettify your female portraits.

4 Free Effect Actions

Free artistic Paint, Sketch and Ink Photo Effect Actions.

Intensity Photoshop Action

This free Photoshop action will allow you to add some intensity to your photos.

Photo Effects

Free Pack of 14 Quality Photo Effect Photoshop Actions.

Sunset Photoshop Action

This free Photoshop action will allow you to enhance your sunset photos taken during golden hour.

Autumn Photoshop Action

Give your photos an autumn feel very easily with this action.

Vintage Effect

Free Vintage Effect Photoshop Actions.

Holgarizer

A Photoshop action that emulate the aesthetic you get with toy cameras.

Instant Hipster

Give your photos a retro look similar to those found in Instagram.

Free Photoshop Actions

37 free Photoshop Actions to enhance your Photos.

Aged Black & White

If you want to give your photos an aged black & white look this Photoshop action will make it easy.

Pretty

A really pretty hazy action that looks gorgeous on portraits or still life.

Cinematic

Create a Dark, Cinematic Effect in Photoshop.

Action Bundle

A Starter Pack Photoshop Actions Collection.

Home Baked Photoshop Actions

There are 48 actions in this download, all free!

Instant Vidster

Apply those Instagram video effects using Photoshop.