How to Make a Simple Paper Cutout Effect in Photoshop

In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a Paper Cutout Effect in Photoshop in no time.

A paper cut-out effect seeks to recreate the look of multiple stacked layers of paper to provide depth to a design. In advertising, pop-up books, and mask making, the cutting paper has shown to be a highly versatile process.

For this process, I’ll be using the 2022 version of Photoshop but any prior version should do.

Find below the link to download the paper texture used in this guide.

Paper Texture

Paper Cutout Effect Video Tutorial


I hope you found this tutorial useful and interesting.

Try this effect with different shapes and come up with your own unique design.

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