Free Photoshop Shapes And Frames

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Learn how to easily mask images. Turn shapes or text into frames that you can use as placeholders and fill with images. Easily replace an image by dropping another one into the frame — it automatically scales to fit.

You can create placeholder frames for images in any of the following ways:

  • Use the Frame Tool to draw empty rectangular or elliptical frames on the canvas.
  • Convert any existing shape or text to a frame.
  • With an existing image on the canvas, use the Frame Tool to draw over the desired area of the image.
  1. Select the Frame Tool from the Tools panel or press 'K'.
  2. In the Tool options bar, choose a rectangular frame or an elliptical frame .
  3. Draw a new frame on the canvas.
  1. In the Layers panel, right-click (Win) / Control-click (Mac) a text layer or a shape layer and choose Convert To Frame from the context-menu.
  2. In the New Frame dialog, enter a Name and set a specific Width and Height for the frame.
  3. Click OK.

Draw a frame over an existing image on the canvas

  1. Select the Frame Tool from the Tools panel or press 'K'.
  2. In the Tool options bar, choose a rectangular frame or an elliptical frame.
  3. With an existing image on the canvas, draw a frame over the desired area of the image.
  4. When you draw the frame, the image is masked by the frame boundaries.
When you draw a frame on a pixel layer or drag a pixel layer into an empty frame in the Layers panel, the pixel layer is automatically converted to a Smart Object.
Placing an image from Adobe Stock search results into frames.

Content placed in frames is always placed as Smart Objects so that it can be scaled non-destructively. The content automatically scales to fit the frame. You can place content in a frame in any of the following ways:

  • Drag an Adobe Stock asset or a libraries asset from the Libraries panel into the frame. The asset is placed as Smart Object that is linked back to Creative Cloud Libraries by default. To get the original separated layer (not linked to Libraries), hold down Alt key (Win) / Option key (Mac) as you drag from the Libraries panel or use the Place Layers command in the Libraries panel.
  • Drag an image from your local disk into the frame. The image is placed as Embedded Smart Object. To create a Linked Smart Object, hold down Alt key (Win) / Option key (Mac) as you drag-and-drop the image.
  • Select a frame. From the menu bar, select File > Place Linked or Place Embedded. In the dialog box that appears, select an image that you want to place in the selected frame. The image is placed as Linked or Embedded Smart Object.
  • In the Layers panel, drag a pixel layer into an empty frame. The pixel layer is automatically converted to a Smart Object.

In the Layers panel, frames are represented by a Frame layer type. The frame layer displays two thumbnails - a frame thumbnail and a content thumbnail.


A. Frame thumbnail B. Content thumbnail; Smart Object linked to Libraries C. Frame layer

Note:

If you open a document with frame layers in Photoshop CC 2018 or earlier versions, the frame layer opens as a Smart Object with a vector mask over it.

Frame and its content can either be selected together or separately allowing you to transform the frame and its content independently.

Selection states of a frame and the inset image.

A. Both the frame and its image selected B. Only the image selected (shown with transform controls enabled) C. Only the frame selected

To select both the frame and its image, do any of the following:

  • On the Canvas, click the inset image once.
  • In the Layers panel, click the frame layer.

In this selection state, the frame and the image can be moved or transformed together.

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To select only the inset image and not the frame, do any of the following:

  • On the Canvas, double-click the image.
  • In the Layers panel, click the content thumbnail in the frame layer.

In the selection state, the inset image can be transformed independently. Double-clicking again in this selection state reverts to selecting both the frame and its image.

To select the frame only, do any of the following:

  • In any of the selection states mentioned above, click once on the frame's border in the Canvas area.
  • In the Layers panel, click the frame thumbnail in the frame layer.

You can now transform the frame independently.

Dropping a new image in a frame replaces its existing inset image. Do any one of the following:

  • Drag an image from the Libraries panel into the frame in the Canvas area or over the frame layer in the Layers panel.
  • Drag an image from local disk into the frame in the Canvas area.
  • Select a frame or its image and use the options under Inset Image in the Properties panel: Find on Adobe Stock, Open Libraries, Place From Local Disk - Linked, or Place From Local Desk - Embedded.
  • Select a frame. From the menu bar, select File > Place Linked or Place Embedded. In the dialog box that appears, select an image that you want to place in the selected frame.

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Although, it is recommended to sacrifice the time in order to get a certain quality, sometimes time is considered a luxury and you have to use a Photoshop custom shape.

In this article, I tried to round up Photoshop shapes that you would actually use in a design project and that could prove its utility.

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A set of free Photoshop custom shapes made up of various vector “urban” designs.

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With this collection of over 1,000 Photoshop Custom Shapes, you’ll get some truly unique art pieces to add to your projects, all in CHS format. The collection includes such shapes as Flourish Frame Corner, Organic Swirl Element, People Silhouettes, Reindeers Sedan, Human, Cards, Action Boys, Fire Flame Element, and more. If you’re looking for a great selection of drawing shapes, this is for you.

Banner n Scrolls Photoshop Custom Shapes

A set of Photoshop custom shapes made up of various vectors of banners, scrolls, and other bits of parchment. Also includes a fountain pen in the form of a feather, an ink bottle, and a feather inside an ink bottle. A great choice of shapes in Photoshop.

Birds Photoshop Shapes

Vector Geometric Mask & Shapes Vol2

So, welcome you to our Photoshop shapes collection, it will give you a variety of ideas to play with when you are working. From some basic Photoshop custom shapes such as a circle, hexagon, rectangle, we design many segments you can choose to create a powerful optical illusion.

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This set of shapes for Photoshop has many styles and geometry shapes you want to be more innovative and creative in your work.

Especially, in each geometric border, we do not use any complex features to make it outstanding. In contrary, we have a good combination of lines, curves in a minimal black and white pattern. You can use these masks and shapes as a background in any size, filler, or anything that you can think of. All in all, this is a shape tool Photoshop fans will love.

Features An Adobe Illustrator document An Adobe Photoshop document 4,961 x 4,961px Illustrator 10.0 EPS files fully editable and scaleable vectors

Revolution Collection

Yet another set of Photoshop custom shapes.

This one contains two versions of Che and Lenin (jagged and clean), a map of the world, the shape of an old airplane, some stars and the hammer& sickle-symbol to add to your collection of Photoshop custom shapes.

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Dead Trees Photoshop Custom Shape

I needed a dead tree silhouette one day for a subdivision logo so I created one… then I thought, “Why not create 23 more and put them into Photoshop shapes pack for DA.”…well several hours later here they are. Have fun with these free shapes for Photoshop!

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Aircraft

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Seamless Patterns of Strange Retro Shapes

This pack contains 10 vectors of abstract seamless patterns in retro style backgrounds for your projects. You can use these backgrounds for the different purpose. It can be used for your website, application or a desktop wallpaper and is a great Photoshop shape choice.

Live Trees

Here are some living trees this time, maybe you can find a few useful ones in here. Most of them are modeled after fruit trees (mango, orange, plum, coconut, cherry, and lemon). They make great custom shapes for Photoshop.

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Speech Balloon Shapes

These free custom shapes can be used in Photoshop (6 and up) and Photoshop Elements (any version). They originated from a variety of dingbat fonts, but most were modified to create new shapes. Follow the links to additional pages for even more shapefiles. These great custom shapes are a must for any designer.

Flower Corners

Auto Gauges

Here is a set of gauges I’ve just completed, I couldn’t find anything online to suit my needs so I made my own. You can have them risk-free with this Photoshop shapes pack!

Xmas Shapes

I’ve made several Photoshop shapes for my Christmas cards this year. Some are of my own design and others are great vector dig bats. Enjoy these great Photoshop shapes tool!

Car logos

46 Car brand logos.

Holden, Volkswagen, Honda, Toyota, Daewoo, Mazda, Ford, Hyundai, Vauxhall, Nissan. GMC, BMW, Ferrari, Porsche, Renault, Opel, Peugeot, Land Rover, MG, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Scania, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Saab, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Skoda Auto, Suzuki, Lamborghini, Jaguar, Bently, Triumph, Kia, Lotus, Jeep, Isuzu,Seat, Fiat, Citroen are all available in this Photoshop vector shapes package.

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Maritime

27 maritime/nautical related shapes. CSH and SVG versions of the shapes in the ZIP file. I converted the little submarines into Custom Shapes, but they’re not particularly detailed, so I didn’t want to submit them by themselves. Cool shape designs for maritime themes.

Custom Flames

850 shapes

Hoops

I’ve silhouetted several player photos over the years, so I thought I’d compile the best into a Photoshop custom shapefile. Enjoy this exciting Photoshop custom shape collection!

Assorted Logos

I created these for use with larger scaled drawings so they are not very detailed but they are useful Photoshop shape tools for a landscaping plan.

Vegetation

I created these for use with larger scaled drawings so they are not very detailed but they are useful in a landscaping plan.

Dead Trees II

Part II of the Dead Trees series…I figured with Holloween around the corner people could use these. All shapes are 100% unique and created by me. Shapes are compatible using version 6.01 and up. Add to your collection of Photoshop shape packs.

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Signs of the Zodiac

This Photoshop free shapes pack contains 12 custom shapes, one for each zodiac sign. Feel free to use these for non-commercial and commercial purposes

Skater Collection

Guns Updated

The original file becomes corrupted or something, so I’ve added a few extra guns and also put an SVG of all the guns in there, so you don’t have to have Photoshop to use them. I hope you enjoy these cool vector shapes!

Viking Rune Shapes

If you are looking for awesome shapes to add to your collection, consider these. 24 Runic letters contained within the Elder Fuþark alphabet, the most common form of the Runic alphabet. These shapes were created from my Runic icons pack for use in Adobe Photoshop.

Bugs

I created a bunch of bug shapes in hopes of inspiring myself to do something artistic today but it didn’t work. Maybe you’ll have better luck. Use this photoshop shape pack to add inspiration to your artwork.

I used this as a technical reference, National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders.

Jacko Collection

Autobot and Decepticon Shapes

Transformers, Autobot and Decepticon logos belong to Hasbro and Takara.

These are custom shapes I made for photoshop that can be resized as needed for decals on modded toys or restoring the decals on damaged toys or for adding to fan art. Not for commercial use but a great custom shapes tool for personal use.

Bracket Frame

Decorative circus shapes

I made these shapes for a recent circus-themed project, but I’m done with them now, maybe they’ll be useful to some of you. They are mostly based on designs on the sides of circus wagons, but they’re not strictly “circus” designs. A great Photoshop free shape option.

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Girls

Fatimah typography

100 custom shape of the best calligraphy & typography of a lady “FATIMAH AL ZAHRA” for Islamic and Shia artistic art. Download and share this custom shapes tool for use in all Shia artistic designs.

Sea Creatures

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