There’s an abundance of Photoshop actions available that allow you to quickly transform your photos with a retro or vintage effect, the problem is choosing the best actions from this vast collection. Over 40 Photoshop actions were downloaded and tested to create this showcase of the best freely downloadable retro and vintage actions.
The original photograph
It’s sometimes difficult to compare actions when they are all applied to different images, so I downloaded and tested each retro and vintage themed action on this generic photograph. Compare this original with the effects below to find your preferred Photoshop action. Don’t forget, if any of the previews look too vibrant or intense, you can always tone down the effect by applying it on a duplicate layer then reducing the opacity.
Vintage Actions by love4art
Vintage Effect Action by Irridian
Vintage Dream Action by Photography Planet
Retro Vintage Actions by Rocketlaunch
Vintage Action Set by Jules1983
Vintage Chic by ModernActions
Retro Action 1 by EceSB
Vintage Retro Film by Purp0l
Magenta Pop Action by SD-Stock
Vintage Action 9 by Beckasweird
Vintage Effect PS Actions by Photoshop-Stock
Photo Coloring by Iconmaker91
Vintage Dream by Cat-Woman-Amy
Free Vintage Photoshop Action by Photography Planet
Split Toning by ParanoidStock
Lovely Action by Orangetopatos
Photoshop Action 05 by WorthyG
Variety Pack Actions by Noise-Less
Dreamy Light Action by Onixa
Free Vintage Photoshop Action by Photography Planet
Vintage Colors by LostAnastacia
Retro Summer by ToxicActions
Old Retro Action by Waterspiritjess
Vintage II Photoshop Actions by Photoshop Stock
Exclusive Vintage by ModernActions
Nice action. Photoshop Action 15 by Miss Etikate is my favorite.
Vintage Retro Film by Purp0l — the best looking …http://bit.ly/GDYGvu
nice collection of vintage actions. have to try it @home. thx 4 the post.
Nice set of actions. Think I like the Vintage Chic one best, with that image.
Thanks a lot, great selection!
hi marri i love u
These are so popular now with Instagram and the like. T
Some great actions here. It should be noted that these affects can also be achieved with hue saturation, selective blurring etc…
http://paperacrobat.blogspot.com/2012/02/show-me-way.html?m=1
I really could have done with this yesterday! Tried to create a vintage look myself, didnt turn out very well http://www.behance.net/gallery/Ollie-the-Yeti/3296202
Will defo give these a try next time, thanks for the share. Love vintage looking work.
Great, you really think in right, different, direction. There are numerous posts with free actions, but you executed them on same photo so results are easier to notice ;)
Cheers Chris!
great examples, i would like to try it
Yesssssss! These are so great!!! Thanks!
I love them. Cool attempt and great samples. Keep it coming. Cheers.
The first from photoshop-stock seems allright except that overkill viniet.
Got Amy fav yourself Chris?
is there any tutorials for these vintage effects? really am in love wif tem!
woooow . Gr8 . tnx
I love these! Thanks for sharing!
So many styles used for one photo and every time the photo looks totally different.
great !!
amazing and remarkable!!
Thank you for this nice tutorial
it is very useful
awesome… thank you
Just perfect!
Compare this original with the effects below to find your preferred Photoshop action.