Broken Scan Photo Effect

Skip the real photocopier: one smart object swap gives a clean shot an authentic scanning-gone-wrong look. The effect runs a photo through a scanner mid-failure — scan-error bands drag horizontally across the frame, the image smears and tears where the head stutters, and dust, scratches, and heavy grain settle over a high-contrast black-and-white pass.

Usage: gig posters, zine spreads, album covers, streetwear graphics, band merch, editorial portraits, brutalist layouts, and underground flyer design.

Details:

• high-quality PSD file;
• 4500x3000 px, 300 dpi;
• Smart Object for the photo.

This resource is created for Adobe Photoshop and works best with the latest Creative Cloud version for full Smart Object support.

Featured images are for presentation purposes and are not included in the item.