# How to create signatures in Photoshop using Brush Presets **URL:** \ **Category:** Video and Photo Editing\ **Tags:** photoshop, signature, tutorial\ **Created:** [9 December 2021 20:42 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111 "2021-12-09T20:42:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/clinkadink/32/93116_2.png) [@clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/u/clinkadink)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2021 20:42 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/1 "2021-12-09T20:42:57Z")
This topic has come up several times in the past, so I thought I would show how I create signatures for adding to photos, in Photoshop using Brush Presets. Apologies in advance for my ugly mug and dire presentation skills - not even Adobe Premiere could help with that 😉 I am still learning the ropes with YouTube and **this** video wasn’t easy, being the first recording with me in it … and talking 😱 Feel free to [like](https://youtu.be/6j3Hhqxexrk) the video, and even [subscribe](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFB0KC7Ck4IGNwDqAmEQgQ), if you have found this useful 👍 Thank you 🙇‍♂️ [![](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/1/f/1fdc20df62c5df3c85c89cf25edaeb6c5fb01dfc.jpeg "FREE Signatures in Photoshop with Brush Presets - Best Method!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j3Hhqxexrk) ---
**Author:** ![sdj\_drones](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/sdj_drones/32/169394_2.png) [@sdj\_drones](https://greyarro.ws/u/sdj_drones)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2021 22:56 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/2 "2021-12-09T22:56:55Z")
Have you tried Capture one 22 out today now with HDR stitching ---
**Author:** ![clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/clinkadink/32/93116_2.png) [@clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/u/clinkadink)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2021 23:13 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/3 "2021-12-09T23:13:22Z")
No, never tried it. I have many Adobe products, so PS makes sense, all apps integrate natively. I also have years of plugins and scripts, so it would be difficult to jump ship. It looks good though. It seems more like Lightroom than Photoshop, with a focus on file managment. > **[Capture One vs Photoshop: The Best Photo Editing Program? – Lapse of the Shutter](https://www.lapseoftheshutter.com/capture-one-vs-photoshop/)** ---
**Author:** ![sdj\_drones](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/sdj_drones/32/169394_2.png) [@sdj\_drones](https://greyarro.ws/u/sdj_drones)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2021 23:30 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/4 "2021-12-09T23:30:08Z")
If you fancy a try it’s free on 30day trial now ---
**Author:** ![Stillight](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/stillight/32/232807_2.png) [@Stillight](https://greyarro.ws/u/Stillight)\ **Post date:** [11 December 2021 13:51 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/5 "2021-12-11T13:51:08Z")
Thanks for the info. That’s a good tool for adding to images, but can it be saved and used as a layer in video’s ? ---
**Author:** ![clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/clinkadink/32/93116_2.png) [@clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/u/clinkadink)\ **Post date:** [11 December 2021 15:53 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/6 "2021-12-11T15:53:29Z")
If you add it to a blank layer, then save as PNG, then it can be added to a video. ---
**Author:** ![Stillight](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/stillight/32/232807_2.png) [@Stillight](https://greyarro.ws/u/Stillight)\ **Post date:** [11 December 2021 16:50 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/7 "2021-12-11T16:50:02Z")
Just tried it, worked a treat. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Stillight](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/stillight/32/232807_2.png) [@Stillight](https://greyarro.ws/u/Stillight)\ **Post date:** [11 December 2021 21:09 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/8 "2021-12-11T21:09:00Z")
Can you add an image behind the text but still keep the transparent background ? ---
**Author:** ![clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/clinkadink/32/93116_2.png) [@clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/u/clinkadink)\ **Post date:** [11 December 2021 21:11 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/9 "2021-12-11T21:11:13Z")
Yes, but it depends on whether the image you are adding behind the text is transparent. PNG images store Alpha data (providing transparency), whereas JPG does not. ---
**Author:** ![Stillight](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/stillight/32/232807_2.png) [@Stillight](https://greyarro.ws/u/Stillight)\ **Post date:** [11 December 2021 21:13 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/10 "2021-12-11T21:13:27Z")
Ah ok, most of that has gone over my head but does that mean I have to use an image of my own and somehow make the background transparent? ---
**Author:** ![clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/clinkadink/32/93116_2.png) [@clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/u/clinkadink)\ **Post date:** [11 December 2021 21:29 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/11 "2021-12-11T21:29:55Z")
You can use your own image, or one you have downloaded. What I meant was that the image would need to be a PNG, as their background allows transparency - but JPG, BMP, etc … does not. Take the following example. First layer is the image I want to apply my signature to, i.e. ‘Background’. Then I create a new empty layer (+ sign down the bottom right in the layers pane). I paste my PNG image into that. Yes, I have chosen a sheep for comedy value 😉 But you can either make your own or download one. Just make sure it is a PNG though. Then finally I add another empty layer for my signature. Once done, I select both the image layer and signature layer (hold CTRL to select both), then click the Move tool, and horizontally align. ![image](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/7/2/7249a244f3d87ba4ed71ec40e0da1971b3f74184.jpeg) And no, I will not be keeping this as my signature going forwards 😂 ---
**Author:** ![clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/clinkadink/32/93116_2.png) [@clinkadink](https://greyarro.ws/u/clinkadink)\ **Post date:** [11 December 2021 21:32 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/how-to-create-signatures-in-photoshop-using-brush-presets/40111/12 "2021-12-11T21:32:44Z")
And if you want to save it as a Brush Preset, do the same without the Background layer - and follow the steps in the tutorial video above 👍