40 Incredibly Inspirational Retro & Vintage Photoshop Tutorials

By hongkiat | Photoshop Tips

The memories of yesteryears invoke in us a sense of nostalgia as we long for the days gone by when life seems so much simpler. Technology was not as advanced as it is today, and things were changing at a slower pace. Retro and vintage years usually refer to the decades before our present day, up to the last century. Images of the early 1900s to the 1980s comes into mind as we think about the designs of this era. Even though retro and vintage designs, as the names suggest, are technically outdated, many of us still turn to them for inspiration. These designs are still very much appreciated today due to its nostalgic value.

retro vintage photoshop tutorials

For this very reason, we have combed the web for a number of Photoshop tutorials on retro and vintage designs. Enjoy the list and be inspired!

Old Fantasy Map
via Vile Works

Abstract Retro-Pop Wallpaper
via Tutorial 9

Realistic Burnt Parchment

3D Retro Strip
via Photoshop Tutor

Creating the New Retro
via Computer Arts

Awesome Retro Collage
via 10 Steps

Retro Pop Art

Retro Photo with Background
via Denis Designs

Retro Grunge Poster
via Photoshop Tutorials

Wicked-Worn Vintage Pop Art Design
via Psdtuts+

Stunning Old-World Look

Space-Helmeted Future Retro Illustration

Old-Collage Effect Poster

Stylish Retro Text Effect

Mix Cool Retro Curves Into Photographs

Retro Boxing Poster

60’s Psychedelic Style Concert Poster

Rockin’ 80’s Party Poster

Vintage Car Poster
via PSD Vault

Old-Style Safari Map
via PSD Fan

Retro Comic Book Effect
via Photoshop Roadmap

Gigposter Design
via GoMediaZine

Old School Type – Line Gradients

Retro Cosmic Design
via Fudge Graphics

Planet Terror Style Poster
via Outlaw Design Blog

Vintage Magazine Ad

Vintage Effect for Photos
via Alfoart

Photo Transfer Edge Effect
via PShero

Old World Wax Seal

Old Paper

Old Envelope

WWII Airplane

Retro Logo with Soft Grunge Background
via PV.M Garage

Retro Lighting – Ford Mustang
via Adobe Tutorialz

Dreamy Vintage
via Blueprint Media Design

1950s-Style Movie Poster
via Spoonfed Design

Sweet Old School Album Cover
via Fortyseven Media

Turn A New Photo Into An Old Photo
via Photoshop Essentials

Curvy Cross Processing
via Layers Magazine

Vintage Polaroid Effect
via MyInkBlog

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Vintage….so cool
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Vintage….so cool
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i love the Old School Album Cover especially
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i love the Old School Album Cover especially
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nice and cool..thanks
http://www.mypsdstudio.com MyPSDStudio

nice and cool..thanks
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wow retro list compiled.
thx.
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wow retro list compiled.
thx.
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Awesome roundup! I’ve seen the Wicked-Worn tutorial form psdtutds+, but not the others. Thank you :)
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Awesome roundup! I’ve seen the Wicked-Worn tutorial form psdtutds+, but not the others. Thank you :)
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nice collections..thanks hk
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Cool Tutorials , Thanks for sharing
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Cool Tutorials , Thanks for sharing
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Great list of tutorials. That’s gonna be really useful =D
http://twitter.com/lucast182 Lucas Tadeu

Great list of tutorials. That’s gonna be really useful =D
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great post, will use these in future websites, although some of these tutorials are old, but still great
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great post, will use these in future websites, although some of these tutorials are old, but still great
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Wooow there are so many tutorials that I’d never seen, I’ll try some of those. Thanks
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Wooow there are so many tutorials that I’d never seen, I’ll try some of those. Thanks
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Nice retro ideas
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Nice retro ideas
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Great roundup of tutorials. Many I haven’t seen before. Thanks for all of the hard work you do!
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Great roundup of tutorials. Many I haven’t seen before. Thanks for all of the hard work you do!
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Superb vintage collection :D
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Superb vintage collection :D
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Great list of tuts. Time to dust off the old PS. :-)
http://www.jthemes.com J Themes

Great list of tuts. Time to dust off the old PS. :-)
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These are really good. Love the use of texture and worn effects. I especially like the Retro Collage. Excellent post, keep up the good work.
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These are really good. Love the use of texture and worn effects. I especially like the Retro Collage. Excellent post, keep up the good work.
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I love these tutorials. I wish i had more time
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40 Tutoriaux Photoshop pour des designs vintages (Anglais)…

Que cela soit des designs des années 50,60,70,80 et 90…
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Incredible! thanks for sharing with us, greetings.
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I’m a little annoyed that the retro poster one says ‘Mustang’ but is clearly not.
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I am a huge fan of the retro look. Great list. Thanks.
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I am a huge fan of the retro look. Great list. Thanks.
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The graphic from “Retro Lighting- Ford Mustang” is really engrossing. I’m sure the tutorial is a great one.
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The graphic from “Retro Lighting- Ford Mustang” is really engrossing. I’m sure the tutorial is a great one.
Blue

Thank’s a lot !
I made the “Retro Lighting – Ford Mustang” only i used a photo of my grandfather’s 1951 Chevy Belair.
It looks fabulous !
Blue

Thank’s a lot !
I made the “Retro Lighting – Ford Mustang” only i used a photo of my grandfather’s 1951 Chevy Belair.
It looks fabulous !

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