Mextures
Mextures: A focused overlay library with layered controls across desktop and iOS editing workflows. Ranked #24 of 27 in Texture Libraries by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for photo editors needing layered texture overlays.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forPhoto editors needing layered texture overlays
- Free planNo
- Paid from$89/yr
- Asset typesOverlay
- Founded2012
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Layered JPEG overlays with blending modes and opacity controls
- 4000 x 4000 pixel images with an unlimited commercial license
- Works with Photoshop, Lightroom, Pixelmator, Affinity Photo, and Procreate
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered
- The library focuses on overlays rather than general textures
- Desktop purchases do not unlock iOS in-app purchases
Our verdict on Mextures
Mextures is a paid texture and photo-editing product from Diomater for photographers, designers, filmmakers, and other visual creatives. Its focus is layered JPEG texture overlays rather than a broad general-purpose texture library. The collection covers grain, dust, light leaks, gradients, and film effects, while film presets, LUT-based color grades, and editing controls extend the product beyond individual overlay files. Mextures supports Windows, macOS, and iOS, with compatible workflows in layer-capable editors.
The purchase options span individual packs and broader access. The X-Film Overlay Pack costs $10 as a one-time purchase and includes 11 high-resolution overlays at 4000 x 4000 pixels with an unlimited commercial license. The Mextures Yearly Membership costs $89 per year and includes all Mextures products during the subscription, along with overlay and color-grade packs released during that period. The Mextures Lifetime Membership costs $139 as a one-time purchase, adds future overlay and color-grade packs, and avoids a yearly subscription. There is no free plan, so the right choice depends on whether a single pack or continuing access fits the project.
Its strongest fit is for editors who want non-destructive control over stacked effects. Adjustable layers, blending modes, opacity controls, one-tap formulas, and formula sharing support repeatable creative workflows, while the Photoshop Console plugin and compatibility with Photoshop, Pixelmator, Affinity Photo, and other layer-capable editors broaden desktop use. Integrations also include Adobe Lightroom, Final Cut Pro, and Procreate. The iOS app is a separate product channel, and desktop purchases do not unlock its in-app purchases. Choose Mextures for layered overlays and film-oriented adjustments; choose an alternative if the priority is a wider general texture collection or one purchase covering desktop and iOS access.
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Mextures fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $89/yr |
| Asset types | Overlay |
| License scope | Extended |
| Download model | One-time |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 px |
| File formats | JPEG |
| PBR maps | Not verified |
| Video overlays | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator, Affinity Photo, Procreate |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | mextures.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Mextures integrations
Mextures lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Final Cut Pro
- Pixelmator
- Affinity Photo
- Procreate
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