By Andy Butler

Mextures is a unique photo editing app for iOS – available on iPhone, Mac desktop, and Lightroom. It was first released back in 2013 by developer Merek Davis. The app quickly gained popularity as it offered iPhone photographers the ability to add a library of professional textures, authentic film presets such as vintage film grain, dreamy light leaks, or dramatic grunge overlays to their photos. To this day, Mextures continues to provide a seamless way of layering textures onto photos, allowing users to create visually stunning edits. The app has maintained a loyal fan base and thriving community.

Designed with ease of use in mind, the app uses a layer-based system and nondestructive editing tools that allow users to experiment freely, making adjustments at any stage of the creative process without permanently altering the original image. Mextures also offers preset formulas that have been professionally crafted with a combination of different textures and adjustments, which makes it easy for beginners to achieve artistic results with a single tap.

Today, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of using Mextures to enhance a photo. And I’ll demonstrate how to layer textures, apply filters, and fine-tune your edits in order to transform an ordinary photo into a stunning, textured work of art. So, without further ado, let’s get started.