35 Best Print Textures (Screen, Printmaking, Canvas and More!)

Print textures bring a wonderful tactility to your projects and are an element you shouldn't overlook when creating a new project. 

Check out this collection of print textures from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver we are featuring today to find one that works best for your next project. 

Unlimited Print Texture Downloads at Envato Elements

When you need fabulous print textures, look no further than Envato Elements. Elements is an indispensable resource for designers and dabblers that offers thousands of premium digital assets like graphic templates, mockups, logos, photos, fonts, and much more.

What makes this service outstanding is that for one low monthly fee you can download as many of these digital assets as you like, as often as you like. Let's take a look at some of the amazing print textures available from Envato Elements.

Textured Paper for Printing (PNG)

Let's start with the best multi-purpose solution. If you're looking for a single pack that will allow you to create a whole range of different types of paper, then this collection of 40 paper textures is the one for you.

Print Texture Vector (AI, EPS, PNG, PSD)

The thing about real-life printing is that it's often a dirty process. Ink gets smudged and smeared across the paper, the printer, your hands... Mimic that dirtiness in the digital world with this awesome pack of ten dirty vector textures.

Printmaking Texture (AI, PNG)

This pack also bridges the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Its 36 textures were all created by hand using paint, rollers, sponges, textured paper, etc. So if you want a realistic printmaking texture, this is the pack to choose.

Fine Canvas Texture (AI, EPS, PNG, PSD)

Want to create the look of printing on canvas? Try these gorgeous, tactile print texture vector files. They're great for craft projects, T-shirt designs, and much more.

Old Print Effect Photoshop (JPG)

Create that characteristic look of vintage prints by using these ten high-resolution paper textures. Just apply these textures to any design to make it instantly look a few decades older!

Silk Screen Print Texture (AI, EPS, PSD, PNG)

The halftone effect is a relic of 20th-century printing technology that continues to be popular in digital art and print designs today. Recreate it easily with this awesome halftone screen texture pack. You get 15 transparent PNG files ready to use!

Colourful Screen Print Texture (AI, EPS, PSD)

If you want a texture that resembles canvas or textiles, this is the one for you. It's a beautiful collection of ten print texture vector files that you can use individually or in combination. Of course, you can change the colours to anything you want.

Vintage Halftone Screen Texture (EPS, PNG)

Here's another halftone texture pack to help you create that beautiful old print effect in Photoshop or Illustrator. You get ten high-quality vector files with transparent backgrounds, plus a PDF guide to help you use them.

Terrazzo Old Print Effect Photoshop (AI, EPS, JPG, PNG)

Terrazzo is a beautiful collection of 20 artistic paper textures, along with 12 torn paper shapes, to help you create amazing designs. Textured paper for printing doesn't come much better than this.

10 Vintage Textures (EPS, PNG)

If you want to create a letterpress texture or another old-school printmaking texture, try using these ten vintage textures to help you create just the kind of look you want. They're high-resolution and come with transparent backgrounds, so it's easy to use them in your projects, even at large scale.

22 Photopaper Textures & More (JPG)

You get a lot of variety in this collection of 22 high-resolution paper textures. So you can use one of the smoother ones to create a photopaper texture, or one of the rougher ones to create the look of old paper with plenty of folds and creases. The choice is yours!

Letterpress Texture (JPG, PNG)

Sometimes, you just need a subtle texture to give a hint of print, without going overboard. These ten high-resolution paper textures are ideal for that.

Burlap & Photo Linen Texture (JPG)

But, of course, printing doesn't only happen on paper. So why not download a fine canvas texture or photo linen texture to add to your library? The more textures you have at your fingertips, the more varied the designs you can create.

Fine Canvas Texture (JPG)

Try these natural-looking, highly tactile textures to create a fine canvas texture for your next project. Add a classic print design to create stunning results!

Hot Off the Press: Photoshop Letterpress Effect (JPG)

Looking for a Photoshop letterpress effect? How about 20 of them? This pack contains such a variety of detailed letterpress textures. Download it and see what you can create!

59 Print Texture Vectors (AI, PNG)

Grunge textures are perfect for creating the look of old print, thanks to the messiness of many traditional printing techniques. Like many of the textures featured here, these are vector files that you can scale to any size without losing any image quality. So whether you want to use them for a thumbnail or a billboard, you're covered!

20 Halftone Printmaking Textures (PNG, TIFF)

Here's another opportunity to create the classic halftone printmaking texture. Download 20 gorgeous textures, so realistic that you'll want to reach out and touch them.

Vintage Photopaper Texture (JPG)

Even when paper starts out white, it often doesn't stay that way as the years pass. Check out these 30 high-resolution textures to see some examples of the marbling, mottling and other effects that come with age.

Fine Canvas Texture (AI, EPS, PNG, PSD)

We've seen some fine canvas textures already, but check out this pack to see ten more examples. That's the good thing about a huge library like Envato Elements—you get so many options to choose from.

Print Texture Vector Kit (EPS)

This collection of 40 textures covers a range of materials, many of which are useful print texture vector files. Choose from halftones, photocopies, cardboard, books, fabrics, and more!

Photoshop Letterpress Effect (PSD)

This might just be the ultimate Photoshop letterpress effect pack. You get not just 20 letterpress textures, but also 30 edgeless brushes to help you create that old print effect in Photoshop. Give it a try!

Photocopy Dry Toner Textures (TIFF, PNG)

Here's an innovative approach: print using a dry toner cartridge, and use the resulting effects to create a collection of 20 interesting photocopying textures. They're great for giving your designs a vintage or distressed style.

Premium Print Texture Downloads From GraphicRiver

GraphicRiver is another great source for print texture downloads and other premium digital assets, but it works a bit differently from Elements in that it offers single downloads for one low fee. This makes it a great choice for those on a budget.

Let’s take a look at some of the top-quality print texture offerings there.

11 Photo Linen Texture Effects (JPG)

Make it look as if your image was printed on canvas or linen with these amazing photo linen textures. You get 11 JPEG files in high resolution, at 300 dpi, so you can use them in web or print design projects.

Black and White Fine Canvas Textures (JPG)

Looking for the perfect background for your black and white images? Why not make them look as if they were printed on canvas? This pack of 15 fine canvas textures will give you just what you need.

Vintage Letterpress Texture Effects (PSD)

Here's an easy way to add a letterpress texture to a logo, shape, or text in Photoshop. Just use this Photoshop letterpress effect, which is fully editable and well organised, with smart objects to make it easy to add your own content just by replacing the placeholders.

4 Fabric Print Textures (JPG)

Check out the detail in these fabric print textures. From a distance, they look quite smooth, but when you zoom in, you really see the detail that's included here. These four textures would make the perfect background for your designs.

Photopaper Texture (JPG)

Or if you want something plainer, check out these nine white photopaper textures. Give a subtle print effect to your web design projects, posters, and more.

Fine Canvas Texture (JPG, PAT)

The great thing about this canvas printmaking texture is that, in addition to the standard JPG texture, you also get a PAT pattern file to help you create a seamless pattern, perfect for use as a website background.

Old Print Effect Photoshop (JPG)

This set of textured paper for printing contains plenty of signs of age. The grunge effects and distressed textures will help you create anything from a riso print texture to a silk screen print texture, as well as a range of other vintage print textures. Try them out and see what you can create!

Fine Canvas Texture (JPG)

Print your logo on anything from linen to burlap with this set of realistic textiles. Choose from 12 textures in a range of neutral brown colours.

12 Riso Print Textures (JPG)

Check out these 12 JPG paper textures to create realistic printing effects. You can easily switch the colours just by tweaking the Hue/Saturation adjustment layer in Photoshop.

Photo Linen Texture (JPG, PAT)

Here's another item that helps you create seamless patterns using the PAT file in Photoshop. You get 20 different photo linen texture effects, all of which can be made into seamless, tileable patterns for use as backgrounds to websites or apps.

Old Print Effect Photoshop (PNG, JPG)

As time passes, old paper often gets stained for various reasons, from spilt coffee to a leaky roof. Capture that effect in your designs with these eight beautiful old paper textures, all in high resolution.

Rough Photo Linen Texture (JPG)

Linen textures can often be quite smooth, but this one is very rough. It's based on a scanned photograph of a real piece of 1960s linen, so it's highly realistic, with plenty of irregularities, as you can see from the preview.

Simple Canvas Texture (JPG)

Making your photo look as if it was printed on canvas is easy with this fine canvas texture. Just add your photo as a layer on top of it in Photoshop, choose the Multiply layer mode, and your job is done!

Choose Your Favourite Print Textures

Now you know where you can find the best collection of print textures, head over to Envato Elements and GraphicRiver can download your favourite today.

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