Photoshop Gradients to Download and Use in Your Designs

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Utilizing presets in Photoshop is a great way to speed up the design process. Of course, Photoshop comes with some default presets for things like gradients, patterns, custom shapes, and layer styles, but you can also create your own presets or install presets that you've downloaded.

Today, we're showcasing Photoshop gradients you can download and install. The default gradients that come with Photoshop are fairly limited, but you'll have endless possibilities with the help of the gradients found here.

Photoshop Gradients

Everything shown in this collection of gradients is available from Envato Elements. Subscribers get unlimited downloads of millions of design resources, including these gradients that will save you countless hours.

Whether creating a gradient background or applying a gradient map to an image, the resources are surely useful. Each gradient pack includes several presets with specific colors or themes.

Bold Photoshop Gradients

Bold Photoshop Gradients

25 Tropical Photoshop Gradients – Volume 1

25 Tropical Photoshop Gradients - Volume 1

25 Tropical Photoshop Gradients – Volume 2

25 Tropical Photoshop Gradients - Volume 2

'80s Gradients – Volume 1

'80s Gradients

'80s Gradients – Volume 2

'80s Gradients - Volume 2

Iridescent Gradients

Iridescent Gradients

Holographic Gradients

Psychedelic Gradients

Psychedelic Gradients

Happy Photoshop Gradients

Happy Photoshop Gradients

Kids' Gradients

Kids' Gradients

Sunset Gradients

Pastel Gradients

Pastel Gradients

Light Gradients

Light Gradients

Rainbow Gradients

Spring Gradients

Spring Gradients

Summer Gradients

Summer Gradients

Fall Photoshop Gradients

Fall Photoshop Gradients

Winter Gradients

Winter Gradients

Retro Gradients

Retro Gradients

Vintage Gradients

Vintage Gradients

Cream Gradients

Cream Gradients

Wedding Photoshop Gradients

Wedding Photoshop Gradients

Night Gradients

Night Gradients

Nature Photoshop Gradients

Nature Photoshop Gradients

Food Gradients

Food Gradients

Space Gradients

Space Gradients

Dark Gradients

Dark Gradients

Warm Photoshop Gradients

Warm Photoshop Gradients

Skin Gradients

Skin Gradients

Coffee Gradients

Coffee Gradients

Neon Gradients

Neon Gradients

Gold Gradients

Gold Gradients

Earth-Toned Gradients

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Photoshop gradients?

Photoshop offers many different types of presets, including gradient. When you use the gradient tool, you can set your own custom colors or choose a preset. Photoshop comes with some default gradient presets, but you can also create and save your own, or download and install presets created by others.

How do I install gradient presets in Photoshop?

Click on the gear icon in the gradient tool and click on “import gradients.” Now, browse your desktop to find the gradient file you want to import. You'll need to download it first if you're getting the file from a third-party. Gradient preset files will end in .grd.

How do I use Photoshop gradients?

Gradients can be used in many ways, including backgrounds and layer overlays. Photoshop comes with default gradient presets, but you can expand your options by downloading and installing third-party gradient packs, or you can create your own.