Photoshop question: How can I add a grid over the image?

Question

I'm trying to layer a grid of transparent squares over my photoshop image. Is there a tool for this, or should I find a picture of a grid, and import it as a layer?

Answer 1

To add a grid:

Hard way:

1. Open the image you are working on.

2. On the menu toolbar (where it says File, Edit, Image, Layer etc.)go  to the view menu.  

3. Under that Find the extras option.

4. Click on it

5. Voila!

Easy way:

1. Open the image.

2. Press Control+H

3. Voila!

Answer 2

try downloading a brush that does this for you and it will even it out as you go along or if not, then you'll have to do it manually and very carefully.

Answer 3

1. Decide how big your grid will be. I chose 10 x 10. Create a 10 x 10 pixel image, in grayscale.

2. Fill with white.

3. Add noise.

4. Add a second Layer; set to multiply, fill with white, add noise. I did this six times for a 'pattern' i was satisfied with.

5. Flatten image.

6. Set image mode to Index Color.

7. Resize 'grid' pattern to fit your underlying photo.

8. On underlying photo, create a new layer.

9. Fill with white.

10. Add layer mask.

11. Option click on layer mask, past grid pattern.

12. Set levels on mask to determine opacity.

Takes about 90 second total…

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

It will depend on the version of Photoshop that you are using, but in mine it's in View/Show and put a tic in "Grid".