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There are so many tools and assets designers and artists can add to their virtual toolbox that it's hard to know where to begin! Stop the guessing game and check out this must-have list of fantastic and fun digital assets from Envato Elements for Adobe Photoshop users everywhere. From actions to textures, you'll never know what the next job calls for, so take this list for a spin!

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First up in this list: Adobe Photoshop Actions. Below you'll find photo effect actions that are perfect for designs and artists alike. Whether you want to run through several images for a shop or a client's website, using actions to apply elegant or unique photo effects will speed up your process or even inspire other creative endeavors!

I love the look of quick, sketchy photo effects. These are especially great for showing the use of a gallery web theme or similar content to prospective clients. Make quick work of transforming stock images in a template or your own images in a marketing artsy campaign.

For a bokeh-esque photo effect that's fantastic for even flyers and marketing campaigns, this shimmer photo effect makes transforming photos easy.

Combine photos in a trendy, double-exposure style quickly and easily with this photo effect action. Whether you're designing a marketing blast or an event flyer, this action keeps your content on point.

This energy-inspired photo effect is fantastic for event flyers, advertisements, and more. Easily turn sports figures or dancers into superheroes with the click of a button.

Take your love of geometric shapes to the next level! This high-energy Photoshop action allows you to fill in your subject with any color, and then play the action for an incredible geometric result. Experiment on portraits and landscape photography for a unique effect!

Flex your ferocious power with this insane Photoshop action. In two simple steps, this action helps you create an awesome masterpiece inspired by traditional art. Create a pencil sketch that glows with fiery colors with this amazing action.

Are you a fan of impressive typography? Then you'll definitely love this action! Explore the endless possibilities with an action that adds bold typography to your photos. Simply fill in your subject and press play! Watch the magic unfold to reveal a gorgeous work of art in seconds!

Glitch photo effects are a popular trend in the industry today. They simulate old-school TV glitches known for distorting any subject on the screen. And you can achieve that incredible glitch look with this phenomenal action. Included is a one-click action with all the adjustment settings you need for a fantastic result!

Create the dreamy look of soft-focus photography with this helpful action. Simply brush over the area where you would like to apply the effect and presto! Instantly blur any background while adding gorgeous bokeh spots for that extra special touch.

Our next little list of Adobe Photoshop Actions covers text effects! Transform content for web templates, advertising and marketing, and more in the click of a button! All of these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to text effects, and may inspire you to create and save some of your own.

This is just one of many fantastic sets of eye-catching 3D text effects with a variety of looks. This set allows you to spend more time designing and less time working out how to transform type into something fun and artistic.

Walk down memory lane with this VHS glitch-inspired text effect. I love fun actions like these for event flyers, posters, and marketing campaigns. With eighties and nineties nostalgia in full swing, having a text effect like this in your arsenal is a must.

For a text effect bundle that's focused on vintage styles in its entirety, these actions fit the bill brilliantly. Make quick work of applying professional and complex vintage-inspired design styles to any text or even logotypes.

Dive into this wicked collection of text effects inspired by modern and old school video games. Explore ten unique templates you can customize yourself. Download them today to get started on your next video game logo!

Enjoy the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip with this vibrant collection of retro text effects. Designed to reflect iconic eras in typography and design, this set includes ten Photoshop files with seven colors you can easily adjust. It works best in CS6 and even includes a help file for more instruction.

Each day, talented designers come up with new ways to create impressive text effects. And you can achieve the glorious look of a realistic knit sweater with this fuzzy set. Create a realistic sweater text effect with premade patterns and graphic elements you can easily adjust.

Create phenomenally bold text with this set of exquisite gold and metal effects. Great for beginners to 3D design, the pack helps you achieve an instant 3D effect while applying your favorite metal texture. Experiment with beautiful colors like silver, rose gold, and more for a stunning header design.

Generate a variety of effects and content quickly and easily with Adobe Photoshop Utilities. I love these for fun content like map generators or presentation materials.

This utility is such a fun and cool way to present portfolio content or even create isometric designs for various projects. Add some depth and dimension to your work without leaving the familiarity of Adobe Photoshop.

Whether you're proposing illustrated content to a publisher or client or just want to wow your clients or portfolio visitors with something fun, this paper-cut text effect is a fantastic utility to have in your actions toolbox.

Make quick work of compiling brand and identity for yourself or clients with a seamless cover and profile picture maker for Facebook. Spend more time working on other projects rather than wasting time aligning and planning out your Facebook page's cover image.

Create stunning app icons in a matter of seconds with this awesome icon generator. Designed with unique, high-quality styles that are perfect for your next project, enjoy 14 kinds of frameworks with 15 basic textures to choose from. Also included are additional social media icons for your convenience.

We don't always have time for the hobbies we love most. And that's where amazing Photoshop actions come into play. Achieve incredible realism with this stunning embroidery action. This set includes four different actions with three unique materials for a variety of effects!

Generate the look of an animated glitch effect with this super cool Photoshop action! Great for low-resolution content like GIF animations and banners, this download includes 12 color options that are fully editable for a non-destructive result.

Similar to actions but entirely based on Layer Styles, this content will speed up your design process without making you wait for steps to run and your computer to catch up. From text effects to fun app styles, have fun and explore your layer style options!

From metallic to vintage styles, this collection of text effects gives you everything you need to alter your text in a polished and professional way.

Keep things fun and fresh with these cartoon text effects. Bam, pow, and wow your clients with fantastic text effects perfect for posters, flyers, and more!

Give a cool effect to your projects. This overprint effect is a fantastic way to quickly refresh any design. Normally, online free assets for Photoshop are not as cool as this one. 

Another fun style bundle, this one transforms text and other content into vintage-styled comics. Textures and styles based on and created from real comics pack this bundle with a nostalgic look that'll transport you to an old comic and card shop instantly.

Travel back in time to the bright neon lights of the eighties. This awesome set of Photoshop layer styles allows you to create a retro 80's text effect in no time at all. Enjoy 18 total Photoshop files with unique styles available in various colors for an interesting spin on a header or logo.

Create gorgeous 3D typography with this amazing set of pro layer styles. This set includes four different styles that work great at 300 dpi. Also included is an easy-to-follow help file as well as simple backgrounds you can easily adjust.

The beautiful aesthetics of vintage film will never go out of style. And you can enjoy these effects yourself with this incredible set of vintage black and white layer styles. With just one click, you'll be one step closer to vintage effects in no time at all!

Achieve that realistic concrete look with this set of graphic styles. Simply add your text or logo into the designated smart objects and presto! You've got an instant concrete look. Choose from three different concrete textures to get the final look you desire.

Whether you're touching up a photo or creating a lovely digital painting, brushes are a must for every designer and artist. From special effects to realistic media, you'll find several must-haves in the list below.

Add wonderful splatters of color with these ink splatter brushes. Whether you're creating fun typographic designs or marketing materials, they mimic real media wonderfully without your having to break out paint.

Apply a bokeh effect manually to photographs and other images with these dreamy bokeh brushes. They're also fantastic for creating abstract backgrounds and other content.

Realistic brushes like this smoke effect set are wonderful for adding effects to photographs or other media. Much like the other textured brushes above, they also work wonderfully for creating textures within digital paintings.

This huge set of realistic media brushes is fantastic for adding a real media touch to your design work or creating beautiful digital drawings. With everything from ink pens to markers, this set is one of the best around.

Have some more fun with realistic photo brushes like this flame and fire set. Whether you're editing photographs or creating digital paintings, a set like this gives you fantastic texture options.

Because one coffee stain is never enough, you get 60 coffee stain brushes when downloading this set. You'll  find nearly every coffee stain ring or splash at the ready in glorious high resolution, and they're perfect for print design and more.

From spray paint to scribbled textures, this bundle of brushes is fantastic for adding a graffiti-inspired style to your design work and other digital projects. Transform original artwork into a graffiti-like piece or add some texture to a poster or flyer design for a music event.

Add a handcrafted touch to your projects with this set of watercolor brushes. Perfect for posters and marketing campaigns, these brushes mimic the look of real media without requiring expert painting skills.

Nab yourself a set of 30 gouache and acrylic-styled brushes for some fantastically textured brushes that make quick work of sketching with pressure-sensitive graphics tablets.

Transform your content into vintage-inspired images with this set of 30 particle brushes. These brushes also work well for mimicking lighting effects, displacement effects, and more!

Create the fantastic look of space with this beautiful set of nebula brushes. The textures of these brushes work perfectly for creating grunge, watercolor, and other similar creations if you paint digitally as well. So get started on your next space painting today!

When you're finished creating space, add these stunning lens flare and star brushes to the mix! This set includes 42 brilliant brushes that are super easy to use. Great for any luxurious texture, add a bit of sparkle to your work by downloading these brushes today!

Need inspiration? Then give this pack of halftone Photoshop brushes a try! This pack features 40 different halftone illustration brushes perfect for the budding comic artist. Simply paint over the area where you would like the halftone shading to appear, and create amazing results in seconds!

The key to a successful digital painting is knowing how to shade your illustrations properly. And you can add a beautiful touch of texture to your work with this set of natural shade brushes. It's great for portraits, landscapes, and much more, so let your imagination run wild with this incredible brush set!

This set of 25 Adobe Photoshop assets is perfect for adding an industrial or metal-style edge to your work. Whether you need a pattern for print media or web media, these patterns are seamless and ready to go.

This set of patterns is made up of easily editable smart objects. It's perfect for adding noise with predictable results, allowing for control and speed while designing so you can create the content you want.

Make your content sparkle with a glitter texture pack. Perfect for holiday flyers or marketing throughout the year.

Class is certainly in session with this gorgeous set of blackboard patterns. A digital mix of realistic textures with varying chalk dust, this pack includes nine non-seamless blackboard patterns. It's great for wedding invites and more, so explore endless possibilities for a traditional blackboard result.

Adding unique textures to your designs is one great way to boost visual impact. And you can achieve this easily with this set of grunge patterns. This download includes 15 handcrafted grunge patterns to decorate your designs.

Sit back and relax with a glass of red wine and this delicious pattern. This pattern can be easily deconstructed to create the style you would like. Experiment with different graphics and more to achieve a beautiful design you'll want to toast to!

Or stand out with this eclectic mix of watercolor patterns. Choose from 30 different vector patterns that have been carefully handcrafted and digitized for your convenience. Create original designs that are definitely like no other with this amazing pattern set!

Our final section covers Shapes. This is fun, pre-made content that will allow you to add and edit decorative buttons, banners, and other elements to your work as easily as working with vector assets.

For a handmade touch, these illustrated shapes fit almost any need you have for decorative borders, badges, ornaments, and more!

Focusing on badge creation or need something quick and easy to add to your content? Look no further than this set of 12 creative elements, perfect for a quick logo template.

What I love about hand-drawn shape sets is that each set is as different and unique. This set is perfect if you're into kawaii or cute stuff. Free assets for Photoshop with this quality of doodling are almost impossible to find. Premium options like this one feature top-notch illustrations that'll elevate your projects. 

Keep focus with small sets of shapes. Laurel wreaths are perfect for quick logotype and packaging concepts.

For a classy touch to blog templates, stationery, and more, this set of elegant monogram frames comes with multiple document types and 16 distinct frame styles in total. 

Sunburst shapes are almost iconic in the design industry, and you can choose from 24 incredible sunburst shapes that are all resizable in Adobe Photoshop. Change the colors easily to enjoy an incredible sunburst result.

Create a gorgeous photo effect with a unique hand-painted mask. This set includes 30 photo mask shapes that were each painted by hand. Upgrade your designs to a whole new level with traditional hand-painted masks for more edge.

Since geometric designs are the current rage, why not add a bit of gold to the mix? These high-resolution shapes feature 30 designs ranging from simple lines to incredible 3D shapes. Create a fantastic background texture or brilliant geometric poster using these remarkable shapes.

Need a beautiful wreath fast? Then enjoy this pack of 24 wreath shapes for Adobe Photoshop. Use them as creative elements in your designs or to highlight your logos with style. Keep the shapes as is, or change them easily with the help of Adobe Illustrator.

This list of fantastic resources aims to highlight useful and must-have content for graphic designers and artists who use Adobe Photoshop. We hope you use these Adobe Photoshop assets for all your future design projects! And if you're looking for more inspiration and resources, we've got you covered:

Editorial Note: This post has been updated with contributions from Gonzalo Angulo. Gonzalo is a staff writer with Envato Tuts+.