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The post Multiply Blend Mode: A Comprehensive Guide<\/a> appeared first on Digital Photography School<\/a>. It was authored by Ana Mireles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Multiply is one of Photoshop\u2019s most popular blend modes<\/a>. If you\u2019ve ever followed the steps in a Photoshop editing tutorial, you\u2019ve probably used it yourself, and if you\u2019ve ever watched a Photoshop expert apply edits to their work, you\u2019ve probably seen it in action.<\/p>\n

But why is Multiply so common? What makes it such a popular choice among Photoshop artists and photographers? It\u2019s because the Multiply blend mode is very versatile; it can be used to create all sorts of interesting effects.<\/p>\n

In this article, I offer a comprehensive overview of Photoshop\u2019s Multiply blend mode. I discuss what it is and how you can use it, plus I offer a step-by-step tutorial so you can see it in action. <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive right in.<\/p>\n

What is Multiply blend mode?<\/h2>\n
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As you probably know, Photoshop allows you to work with layers<\/a>. And on each layer, you can put different elements: text, an image, an adjustment, and so on. <\/p>\n

Now, Photoshop\u2019s blending modes allow you to change how a layer interacts with the layers underneath. The blending modes are divided into categories (you\u2019ll see a line dividing each category in the blending mode menu).<\/p>\n

One of these blending mode categories is Darken, which includes the mode featured in this article, Multiply. As the name of the category suggests, by applying a Darken blend mode, you darken the overall file. <\/p>\n

In the case of Multiply, the image is darkened by multiplying (hence the name) the color values from one layer by the layers underneath.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry about the math, though. Photoshop takes care of that! What you need to know is that multiplying any layer by a black layer will create a black image, and that multiplying any layer by a white layer will cause the white layer to disappear. However, if you multiply a midtone layer by another midtone layer, you\u2019ll end up with a combination of the two layers \u2013 but as darker versions of themselves. <\/p>\n

When should you use Multiply blend mode?<\/h2>\n

The answer to this question is very straightforward: You should use Multiply blend mode when you want to darken your image.<\/p>\n

What does this mean in practical terms? Here are a few common cases in which you might apply Multiply:<\/p>\n