Filter Forge 7 Standard Explore the interface

1 Textures

You might not use Textures too much – they’re made more with 3D artists in mind – but it’s still worth exploring this area.

2 Search Filters

With thousands of effects to choose from, this simple search box can save you a lot of time when you’re looking for the perfect filter.

3 Filter Library

If the 5,900 effects in Filter Forge 7 aren’t enough, you can choose from thousands more when you visit the online Filter Library.

4 Filter Editor

Click this button to access and edit the settings behind the filter you’ve selected, then save the results as a Custom Filter.

5 Presets

When you are editing a filter, you can save combinations of settings that you like as presets, then re-open the filter later and choose a preset.

6 Before & After

When you are looking at different filters or presets, this window gives you Before and After versions so you can instantly see the effect each filter has.

7 Apply

If you use Filter Forge as a plugin, this button reads ‘Apply’ and returns the processed image back to Photoshop, ready to keep working on...

8 Save Image As

...If you use Filter Forge as a stand-alone application, this button reads ‘Save Image As’ and saves the processed image as a file you can open later.