From barely-there specks to pronounced archival distress, this set allows you to shape the narrative of age, memory, and materiality in your work.
Image by Chelsey Selby
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Authentic film debris
Photo by Klaudia Kirschner

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Analog archival character
Photo by Chelsey Selby

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Timeworn visual depth
Photo by Chelsey Selby

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Raw, material realism
Photo by Chelsey Selby

Time leaves a mark. Hairline scratches, fleeting imperfections caught in the scan.
Dust & Scratches is a collection of ten meticulously crafted overlays modeled from authentic film scans — preserving the subtle debris, abrasion, and surface texture that give analog images their unmistakable soul.
These presets introduce organic wear and tactile history into your digital workflow with a single click. Each effect is designed to self-adapt across any orientation or aspect ratio, intelligently covering the full frame while maintaining natural variation and balance.
From barely-there specks to pronounced archival distress, this set allows you to shape the narrative of age, memory, and materiality in your work.
Because perfection is modern — but texture is timeless.
Note: Due to the detailed brush construction of these effects, enabling “Smart Previews” in Lightroom’s Performance settings is recommended for optimal responsiveness.
“Just what I needed to spark creativity. Nostalgic & mysterious are the words that come to mind when using the new dust & scratch tools. The dust & scratch layers add grit and instantly increase the mood making the photo more memorable with a real film vibe. If you are looking to create a heirloom memory, you’ll definitely want to get your hands on this set to add that rustic vintage effect to your photos. Having these tools available with just one click can give your photo a nostalgic vintage feel that will take you back in time.”
Photo by Cassandra Vanderkrogt // Fable + D&S 06
Photo by Shelby L Brion // Fable + D&S 10
Photo by Bendito Juan Photography // Fable + D&S 04
“I love the extra layer it adds to the feel of a photograph. They are not too much...and just the right amount to give you some vintage feels.”
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Where Your Creative Journey Begins
Instant Film + D&S 1 // Ryan Thomas
Instant Film + D&S 4 // Chelsey Selby
ExFilm SE + D&S 1 // Klaudia Kirschner
ExFilm SE + D&S 3 // Klaudia Kirschner
ExFilm SE + D&S 8 // Chelsey Selby
ExFilm SE + D&S 6 // Magdalena Bury
ExFilm SE + D&S 5 // Kay Rodgers