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How to Make a 3D Bump Map with Photoshop

How to Make a 3D Bump Map with Photoshop

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This article explains how to create a bump map with Photoshop. Instructions apply to Photoshop CC 2019 for Windows and Mac.

Create a 3D Bump Map in Adobe Photoshop

For best results, use a map with a significant amount of shading to simulate texture:

Open the 2D texture map or create one in Photoshop.

Select Image > Adjustments > Desaturate.