{"id":3708,"date":"2025-12-04T00:01:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T05:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.photoshopessentials.com\/?p=3708"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:12:33","slug":"add-snow-in-photoshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photoshopessentials.com\/newsite\/photo-effects\/add-snow-in-photoshop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Falling Snow to Photos with Photoshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"video3\">\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n    <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Iwmct1sS8do?si=fqVnj0l28PpAV84u\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Learn how to add realistic falling snow to your winter photos with Photoshop. A step-by-step tutorial for Photoshop 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"pdf-download-link\">Download the PDF: <a href=\"\/?s2member_file_download=pdf\/photo-effects\/2026-Add_Falling_Snow_To_Your_Photos.pdf&s2member_skip_confirmation\" title=\"Download PDF\">Add Falling Snow To Your Photos with Photoshop<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"author\">Written by Steve Patterson.<\/div>\n<p>Nothing adds life to a winter photo like falling snow, but capturing it with your camera can be tricky. So in this tutorial, I'll show you step-by-step how to create your own realistic falling snow effect using Photoshop.<\/p>\n<p>Along the way, I'll share tips for how to customize the snow effect for your image. And I'll show you how to avoid Photoshop performance issues when adding the snow to larger images.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an example of the falling snow  we'll create.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/how-to-add-snow-in-photoshop-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshop falling snow effect tutorial.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Photoshop falling snow effect.<\/div>\n<p class=\"members-ad-top\"><a href=\"\/print-ready-pdfs\/\">Download all of our Photoshop tutorials as PDFs!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Which Photoshop version do I need?<\/h3>\n<p>This tutorial is fully updated for <strong>Photoshop 2026<\/strong> (version 27.0 or higher). <\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/adobe.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100lrdjJ\/destination:https%3A\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/photoshop.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Learn more on the Adobe website\" rel=\"noopener\">get Photoshop here<\/a> or use the Creative Cloud Desktop app to make sure that your copy is up to date.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>The document setup<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ll use <a href=\"https:\/\/adobe.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100lrdjJ\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fstock.adobe.com%2Fimages%2Fthe-girl-with-horse-in-snowy-forest-in-the-winter-walks-in-nature%2F141453936\" target=\"_blank\">this photo from Adobe Stock<\/a> but you can easily follow along with your own image.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/original-photo.jpg\" alt=\"The original image. Credit: Adobe Stock.\" width=\"787\" height=\"529\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The original image. Credit: Adobe Stock.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 1: Add a new Snow layer<\/h3>\n<p>When you open your image in Photoshop, it appears on the Background layer in the <a href=\"\/basics\/layers\/layers-panel\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Layers panel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/image-on-background-layer.png\" alt=\"Photoshop's Layers panel.\" width=\"404\" height=\"269\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Photoshop's Layers panel.<\/div>\n<p>Add a new blank layer above the image by going to <strong>Layer<\/strong> &gt; <strong>New<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Layer<\/strong> in the Menu Bar.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/add-new-layer.png\" alt=\"Choosing the New Layer command.\" width=\"566\" height=\"127\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the New Layer command.<\/div>\n<p>Name the layer <q>Snow<\/q> and click OK.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/name-new-layer-snow.png\" alt=\"The New Layer dialog box.\" width=\"693\" height=\"231\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The New Layer dialog box.<\/div>\n<p>The new <q>Snow<\/q> layer appears above the Background layer.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/new-snow-layer.png\" alt=\"The Snow layer is added.\" width=\"404\" height=\"333\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Snow layer is added.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 2: Fill the layer with black<\/h3>\n<p>In the Menu Bar, go to <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Fill<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/choose-fill-command.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Fill command.\" width=\"407\" height=\"169\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Fill command.<\/div>\n<p>Then in the Fill dialog box, set the <strong>Contents<\/strong> to <strong>Black<\/strong> and click OK.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/fill-contents-black.jpg\" alt=\"The Fill dialog box.\" width=\"686\" height=\"354\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Fill dialog box.<\/div>\n<p>The image is temporarily hidden from view.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/document-filled-black.jpg\" alt=\"The result with the Snow layer filled with black.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The result with the Snow layer filled with black.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 3: Add noise to the layer<\/h3>\n<p>Go to <strong>Filter<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Noise<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add Noise<\/strong> in the Menu Bar.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/flter-noise-add-noide.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Add Noise filter.\" width=\"520\" height=\"122\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Add Noise filter.<\/div>\n<p>In the dialog box, select <strong>Gaussian<\/strong> and <strong>Monochromatic<\/strong> at the bottom. <\/p>\n<p>Then set the noise <strong>Amount<\/strong> to around <strong>25&#37;<\/strong> and click OK.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/add-noise-dialog-box.png\" alt=\"The Add Noise filter settings.\" width=\"474\" height=\"327\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Add Noise filter settings.<\/div>\n<p>Photoshop fills the layer with noise.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/layer-filled-with-noise.jpg\" alt=\"The result after adding noise.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The result after adding noise.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 4: Scale the noise<\/h3>\n<p>The noise will become our falling snow, but right now it\u2019s too small.<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"\/basics\/transform-and-warp-images-with-free-transform-in-photoshop-cc-2019\/\" title=\"Learn more\">scale<\/a> the noise, go to <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Transform<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Scale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/edit-transform-scale.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Scale command.\" width=\"634\" height=\"153\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Scale command.<\/div>\n<p>In the <strong>Options Bar<\/strong>, make sure the <strong>link icon<\/strong> between the <strong>Width<\/strong> and <strong>Height<\/strong> fields is selected.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/width-height-link-icon.png\" alt=\"The Width and Height should be linked.\" width=\"521\" height=\"126\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Width and Height should be linked.<\/div>\n<p>Then change the <strong>Width<\/strong> to <strong>400&#37;<\/strong>. The <strong>Height<\/strong> will automatically change to <strong>400&#37;<\/strong> to match.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/width-height-400-percent.png\" alt=\"Changing the Width and Height to 400 percent.\" width=\"524\" height=\"141\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the Width and Height to 400&#37;.<\/div>\n<p>Click the <strong>check mark<\/strong> in the Options Bar to accept it.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/click-checkmark.png\" alt=\"Clicking the check mark.\" width=\"342\" height=\"124\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the check mark.<\/div>\n<p>The larger noise is starting to look more like snow, but we're not there yet.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/noise-scaled-400-percent.jpg\" alt=\"The result after scaling the noise.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The result after scaling the noise.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 5: Crop away the extra space<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s what could cause performance issues with Photoshop if you\u2019re working with a larger image. <\/p>\n<p>After scaling the width and height of the noise layer by 400&#37;, our document size is now that much bigger.<\/p>\n<p>In the Properties panel, notice that my document is now 10800 pixels wide and nearly 7200 pixels high. At large sizes like this, Photoshop could run out of memory when we start applying filters, causing slowdowns and other issues.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/properties-panel-new-image-size.png\" alt=\"The document\u2019s new width and height.\" width=\"404\" height=\"314\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The document\u2019s new width and height.<\/div>\n<p>The good news is that most of the extra space is outside the visible canvas. Since we don\u2019t need it, we can <a href=\"\/basics\/how-to-crop-images-photoshop-cc\/\" title=\"Learn more\">crop it away<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the Menu Bar, go to <strong>Select<\/strong> &gt; <strong>All<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/select-all.png\" alt=\"Selecting the entire canvas.\" width=\"327\" height=\"135\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the entire canvas.<\/div>\n<p>Then go to <strong>Image<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Crop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/image-crop.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Crop command.\" width=\"448\" height=\"171\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Crop command.<\/div>\n<p>With the image cropped, go to <strong>Select<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Deselect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/select-deselect.png\" alt=\"Deselecting the canvas.\" width=\"327\" height=\"129\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Deselecting the canvas.<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/basics\/using-the-enhanced-properties-panel-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Properties panel<\/a> now shows the document at its original size, so we can start adding filters.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/image-original-size-restored.png\" alt=\"The document size after the crop.\" width=\"404\" height=\"282\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The document size after the crop.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 6: Convert the snow layer to a smart object<\/h3>\n<p>Before adding any filters, convert the snow layer to a <a href=\"\/basics\/how-to-create-smart-objects-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">smart object<\/a>. The filters will then be applied as <a href=\"\/basics\/how-to-use-smart-filters-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">smart filters<\/a> so you can adjust their settings at any time.<\/p>\n<p>In the Menu Bar, go to <strong>Layer<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Smart Objects<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Convert to Smart Object<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/convert-to-smart-object.png\" alt=\"Deselecting the canvas.\" width=\"545\" height=\"141\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Convert to Smart Object command.<\/div>\n<p>In the Layers panel, a <strong>smart object icon<\/strong> appears in the lower right of the layer\u2019s thumbnail, just to show that it's now a smart object.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/smart-object-icon.png\" alt=\"The smart object icon.\" width=\"404\" height=\"213\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The smart object icon.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 7: Blend the noise with the photo<\/h3>\n<p>To blend the noise with the image, change the Snow smart object\u2019s <a href=\"\/get-our-photoshop-layer-blend-modes-complete-guide-pdf\/\" title=\"Learn more\">blend mode<\/a> from Normal to <strong>Screen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/screen-blend-mode.png\" alt=\"Changing the blend mode to Screen.\" width=\"404\" height=\"289\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the blend mode to Screen.<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/photo-editing\/layer-blend-modes\/screen\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Screen blend mode<\/a> hides the black areas on the layer, leaving only the white noise visible.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/result-screen-blend-mode.jpg\" alt=\"Only the white noise remains visible.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Only the white noise remains visible.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 8: Add motion to the snow<\/h3>\n<p>Right now the snow is frozen in place. To make it look like it\u2019s falling, go to <strong>Filter<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Blur<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Motion Blur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/choose-motion-blur-filter.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing the Motion Blur filter.\" width=\"540\" height=\"247\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Motion Blur filter.<\/div>\n<p>In the dialog box, set the <strong>Angle<\/strong> to the direction you want the snow to fall. I\u2019m using <strong>\u201365&deg;<\/strong> so the snow appears to fall from the upper left.<\/p>\n<p>Then use the <strong>Distance<\/strong> slider to control the amount of motion. Avoid setting it too high or the snow will <a href=\"\/photo-effects\/photoshop-weather-effects-rain\/\" title=\"Learn more\">look like rain<\/a>. Lower values work best, so I\u2019ll set mine to <strong>10 px<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Click OK to close the dialog box.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/motion-blur-dialog.jpg\" alt=\"The Motion Blur settings.\" width=\"619\" height=\"525\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Motion Blur settings.<\/div>\n<p>The Layers panel shows the Motion Blur filter applied as a smart filter.<\/p>\n<p>You can double-click its name to reopen the dialog box and try different settings if needed. But I\u2019m happy with the result.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/motion-blur-smart-filter.png\" alt=\"The Motion Blur settings.\" width=\"404\" height=\"249\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Motion Blur settings.<\/div>\n<p>Still in the Layers panel, notice the <strong>filter mask<\/strong> (the white thumbnail) that\u2019s taking up a lot of space.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/smart-filter-mask.png\" alt=\"The white filter mask thumbnail.\" width=\"404\" height=\"247\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The white filter mask thumbnail.<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/basics\/understanding-photoshop-layer-masks\/\" title=\"Learn more\">filter mask<\/a> is not needed for this snow effect. So you can delete it to free up space by right-clicking on the thumbnail and choosing <strong>Delete Filter Mask<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/delete-filter-mask.png\" alt=\"Deleting the filter mask.\" width=\"404\" height=\"238\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Deleting the filter mask.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 9: Reduce and brighten the snow<\/h3>\n<p>Next we\u2019ll reduce the amount of snow and brighten the flakes at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Image<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Adjustments<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Levels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/add-levels-adjustment.png\" alt=\"Adding a Levels adjustment.\" width=\"659\" height=\"162\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding a Levels adjustment.<\/div>\n<p>Reduce the number of snowflakes by dragging the <strong>black point slider<\/strong> below the left side of the histogram to the right.<\/p>\n<p>As you drag, the darker snowflakes disappear, leaving only the brighter flakes visible.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/levels-black-point-slider.jpg\" alt=\"Dragging the black point slider to the right.\" width=\"839\" height=\"555\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging the black point slider to the right.<\/div>\n<p>Then brighten the remaining snowflakes by dragging the <strong>white point slider<\/strong> below the right side of the histogram to the left.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re done, click OK to close the dialog box.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/levels-white-point-slider.jpg\" alt=\"Dragging the white point slider to the left.\" width=\"839\" height=\"555\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging the white point slider to the left.<\/div>\n<p>Back in the Layers panel, notice that Photoshop applies image adjustments as smart filters, even though they not technically filters. <\/p>\n<p>This means you can double-click on the <a href=\"\/photo-editing\/the-improved-auto-levels-adjustment-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Levels adjustment<\/a> to reopen the dialog box and adjust the sliders at any time.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/levels-smart-filter.png\" alt=\"Levels was applied as a smart filter.\" width=\"404\" height=\"257\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Levels was applied as a smart filter.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 10: Duplicate the snow<\/h3>\n<p>At this point, the initial falling snow effect is done. But let\u2019s add some depth by creating a second layer of snow, this time with larger flakes so they appear closer to the camera.<\/p>\n<p>In the Layers panel, drag the Snow smart object down onto the <strong>Add New Layer<\/strong> icon to make a copy.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/duplicate-snow-smart-object.png\" alt=\"Making a copy of the Snow smart object.\" width=\"404\" height=\"336\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Making a copy of the Snow smart object.<\/div>\n<p>The copy appears above the original, along with copies of our Levels and Motion Blur smart filters already applied.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/snow-copy.png\" alt=\"The copy includes the smart filters.\" width=\"404\" height=\"361\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The copy includes the smart filters.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 11: Rotate the copy<\/h3>\n<p>Right now the new snowflakes are directly above the originals. To fix that, go to <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Transform<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Rotate 180&deg;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/rotate-180-degrees.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Rotate 180 degrees command.\" width=\"643\" height=\"429\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Rotate 180 degrees command.<\/div>\n<p>Rotating the new flakes doubles the amount of falling snow.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/snow-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"The result after rotating the snowflakes.\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The result after rotating the snowflakes.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 12: Make the snowflakes larger with Crystallize<\/h3>\n<p>To make these snowflakes larger than the originals, go to <strong>Filter<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Pixelate<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Crystallize<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/choose-crystallize-filter.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Crystallize filter.\" width=\"506\" height=\"170\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Crystallize filter.<\/div>\n<p>Increase the <strong>Cell Size<\/strong> to somewhere between 10 and 20. I\u2019ll go with <strong>15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Then click OK to close the dialog box.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/crystallize-dialog-box.jpg\" alt=\"The Crystallize dialog box.\" width=\"807\" height=\"518\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Crystallize dialog box.<\/div>\n<p>If the flakes look too big or too small, double-click on the Crystallize smart filter in the Layers panel and try a different Cell Size value.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/crystallize-smart-filter.png\" alt=\"Crystallize is now a smart filter.\" width=\"404\" height=\"276\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Crystallize is now a smart filter.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 13: Add motion to the snowflakes<\/h3>\n<p>To add the falling motion to the larger flakes, go to <strong>Filter<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Blur<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Motion Blur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/choose-motion-blur-again.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Motion Blur filter again.\" width=\"522\" height=\"270\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Motion Blur filter again.<\/div>\n<p>Leave the Angle the same so the snow continues falling in the same direction. But since these flakes are bigger, increase the <strong>Distance<\/strong> to around <strong>20 pixels<\/strong>. Then click OK.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/motion-blur-distance-20pixels.jpg\" alt=\"Increasing the blur distance for the larger snowflakes.\" width=\"596\" height=\"531\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Increasing the blur distance for the larger snowflakes.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 14: Reduce and brighten the larger snowflakes<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, to reduce and brighten the larger flakes, go to <strong>Image<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Adjustments<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Levels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/add-levels-adjustment-again.png\" alt=\"Adding another Levels image adjustment.\" width=\"654\" height=\"137\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding another Levels image adjustment.<\/div>\n<p>Just like before, drag the <strong>black point slider<\/strong> to the right to reduce the number of flakes, and drag the <strong>white point slider<\/strong> to the left to brighten the ones that remain.<\/p>\n<p>Then click OK to close the dialog box.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/levels-snow-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Setting the black and white points to reduce and brighten the flakes.\" width=\"786\" height=\"496\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Setting the black and white points to reduce and brighten the flakes.<\/div>\n<p>Here is the result. If you\u2019re happy with the falling snow effect, you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n<p>But if you think the snow looks too bright, I\u2019ll show you how to fix that next.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/photoshop-snow-effect.jpg\" alt=\"The Photoshop falling snow effect.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Photoshop falling snow effect.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 15: Group the two Snow smart objects<\/h3>\n<p>To reduce the brightness of the snow, first place both Snow smart objects into a layer group.<\/p>\n<p>In the Layers panel, with one of the Snow smart objects selected, hold <strong>Shift<\/strong> on your keyboard and click on the other one to select them both.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/select-both-snow-smart-objects.png\" alt=\"Selecting both Snow smart objects.\" width=\"404\" height=\"331\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting both Snow smart objects.<\/div>\n<p>Then in the Menu Bar, go to <strong>Layer<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Group Layers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/group-layers.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing the Group Layers command.\" width=\"448\" height=\"186\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Group Layers command.<\/div>\n<p>In the Layers panel, the new group appears with both Snow smart objects inside it.<\/p>\n<p>Reduce the snow\u2019s brightness by lowering the <strong>Opacity<\/strong> of the group.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/add-snow\/layer-group-opacity.png\" alt=\"Lowering the layer group\u2019s opacity.\" width=\"404\" height=\"260\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Lowering the layer group\u2019s opacity.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-bottom { width:300px; padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px; }\n<\/style><div align=\"center\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- 300x250 page bottom responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-bottom\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2879809098\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n\t data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">Summary<\/h2>\n<p>And there we have it. 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