How to Make a Photo 3D in Photoshop

Creating a three-dimensional image using Adobe's Photoshop is a fairly simple way to make an eye-catching picture. To make an image three-dimensional, you need to add something behind it, creating the illusion that the image is jumping off the page. 3D images are very useful on webpages to create buttons that stand-out and for creating images that pop.

1. Open Adobe Photoshop and then the picture that you want to make 3D.


2. From the "Main Menu," choose "Layer," then "New" and "Layer from Background." This will allow you to remove the picture from it's background and insert your own background.


3. Enter the "Layers" menu again and select "New" and then "Layer." To set the new layer, click "OK."


4. Enter the "Layers" window by clicking "Window" and then "Layers" from the "Main Menu."


5. Click and drag the top layer, which should be the layer that you added in the previous step, and place it at the bottom of the list.


6. From the "Main Menu" choose "Image" and then "Canvas Size," and add an inch to the width and height, creating a blank border around the main image.


7. Right-click on the "Layers" window and choose "Blending Options."


8. From the left pane, choose the "Drop Shadow" feature. Below the "Structure" section, move the "Distance" bar to around 10 pixels.


9. Also on the left pane, is the option "Bevel and Emboss." Choose this feature and then click "OK."


10. If you plan to use the image online, save it as a JPEG, GIF, or PNG file. If the image will be printed save it as a TIF, EPS or PDF file.