Emboss

The Emboss filter uses the contrast of an image to remap contours to create a 3D effect, similar to bas-relief. Like many of the other filters, it's very versatile and most useful when combined with other techniques.

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Using Emboss on a duplicate layer with its blend mode set to "Saturation".

About the Emboss filter

This filter can be found in the Filter menu, in the Colours category.

Settings

The following settings can be adjusted in the effects dialog:

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