Folded Paper Effect

Apply Folded Paper to images and videos online

Make digital imagery feel printed on folded paper. Subtle distortion and visible crease shading give photographs, posters, and graphic compositions the appearance of a handled physical print.

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Ideas for using the effect

Folded poster mockups

Introduce crease texture to an existing poster image for an editorial presentation.

Travel diary graphics

Style photographs as folded keepsakes or printed fragments.

Publication artwork

Use the paper surface on a cover image or chapter opener.

Tactile campaign visuals

Add a shared folded-print appearance to a set of supporting photographs.

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Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
Example created with Folded Paper effect Original before Folded Paper
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Use Folded Paper in Photoshop, Figma or on your desktop

One account, the same effect everywhere.

In Photoshop

Apply it to a layer in Photoshop 2022 and later, on macOS or Windows. The plugin renders on your own GPU and hands the result back as pixels on a new layer.

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In Figma

Run it on images and frames without leaving the canvas. The Figma plugin is this same editor, pointed at whatever you have selected.

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On desktop

Install the macOS or Windows app when you want a window of its own, with your account and your presets already there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply Folded Paper online?

Open the Folded Paper preset, add your image or video, and adjust the loaded effect layers to suit your source. Preview the result before exporting.

Which layers create the folded look?

The preset combines Texture Displacement, Paper Scan, and Layer Mix. The displacement bends the image, and the final texture supplies the visible crease treatment.

How can I make the folds less pronounced?

Reduce displacement amount and the final texture opacity. Adjust map blur if the distortion becomes too sharply localized, while keeping enough shading for the fold to remain visible.

Can I change the size of the folds?

Use the texture scale controls. Adjust the displacement map and visible texture together when you want their surface features to remain aligned.

Does it animate the paper opening or closing?

The saved preset applies a textured fold appearance to the image. It does not contain a physical paper-folding animation. For changing cutout pieces, try Torn Photo.

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