Film Burn Overlay Effect

A streak of sun, a flash of vintage error — this overlay captures the unpredictable beauty of analog film at its most volatile. Saturated with amber hues and horizontal flare, it replicates the iconic burn marks from overexposed negatives and damaged reels.

Delivered as a high-resolution PSD with Smart Object support, the overlay is set up for horizontal compositions. Use it for portraits, travel photography, music promos, fashion editorials, event posters, social content, album art, or lookbook campaigns. The effect works well with harsh light, backlit subjects, or lo-fi textures.

This resource is created, and fully compatible with Adobe Photoshop. For the best experience, we recommend to use the latest Creative Cloud version of the app.