Sparkler Overlays (50 pack)

Step 1: Save and Unzip

Save the Overlay file to an easy-to-find location on your computer. Usually, it’s a .zip file.

Step 2: Open a Photo

Find a photo that you think needs a Photoshop Overlay effect. For this example, a dreamy portrait or a sunset picture will work best.

Step 3: Add the Photoshop Overlay

Open the folder where you’ve saved the Overlays file and unzip it.

Find an Overlay you like and drag and drop it onto the photo.

Step 4: Change Blending Mode

We need to change the blending mode of the Overlay layers to blend the effect nicely with the photo.

Step 5: Change the Color of the Overlay

It looks good already but sometimes, you might want to change the color of the Overlay to make it match better with your photo. It depends on your background colors.

Select a layer with an Overlay.

Go to Image > Adjustments and select “Hue/Saturation…”. A new window will appear.

Drag the Hue slider to the left or right to change the color of the Overlay.

You can also drag the other sliders to adjust the saturation or change the lightness of the Overlay. Experiment with the sliders to see what works for you.

Now, save the photo and that’s it. Here’s the result.

Conclusion

A Photoshop Overlay is the easiest and fastest way to add a special effect or extra dimension to your photos.

You can try light effects, rain or mist effects, textures, and much more.

Drag and drop as many Photoshop Overlays onto your photos until you get the desired look.