Are you a beginner who is looking for an inspiration just like a web designer that is working on a new design? Then, this article is for you.

Creativity and inspiration play a big role on having a successful design, especially when it is seen on the web. One of the resources where we can get techniques with, of course, is from the experts. Good thing that in the online community today, people, especially those who are already well-experienced are sharing their talents by uploading their designs and letting other people use them either for inspiration or for commercial or non-commercial use.

PSD (Photoshop Document) files are one of those. As these are supported by Adobe Photoshop, the tool itself makes it very easy for users to observe how its features and functionalities can greatly affect a design. In this way, you can study how a certain design is created. To add, it also allows you to edit, experiment and customized your downloaded files.

Below are PSD files you can use on your design, especially for web design such as text effects, icons, templates, etc. If you want to download the PSD file, just click the image or the title name of each design to bring you to the website. Make sure to read the owner’s terms and agreements first before using.

Have fun learning and designing!

1. Ilumina – Glowing Text Styles

by: ArtoriusGothicus

This icy glowing text would be perfect for your banner or design.

2. Striking Photoshop Text Effects

by: Rafi

This PSD freebie comes with a package of text effects such as milk font, golden effect, blubber look text effect, gothic and waxy plastic look of text that you can use on your design.

3. Metal Text Styles

by: Rafi

Looking for shiny metal, gold and chrome text effects? Then this one is for you.

4. Fancy Neon Text Effects

by: webdevtuts

Give your design a fancy look with these neon text effects.

5. Six Styles Effects

by: Folksnet

If you are looking for different kinds of text effects, try to download these six styles of text effects.

6. Gel Text Effects

by: Premium Pixel

Want to know how to create a gel effect on your text? Click on the picture below to download the sample PSD file.

7. Share Buttons

by: brokodil

Let your friends advertise your website, blog or products on different social networking sites through these share buttons.

8. Social Icons

by: Tyzyano

Does your website has a Facebook, Twitter or Flickr account? you may place these icons beside the links on your website.

9. Abstract Web Buttons

by: psdGraphics

Let these web buttons that consist of ten different styles be an inspiration. Try customizing them to practice your designing skills.

10. Glass Encased Icons

by: manoluv

Aren’t these glass encased icons cool and unique? Try downloading these free icons and make your own.

11. BluePrint 20 Social Icons

by: Tyzyano

These blue print social icons are awesome to combine with a green, yellow or orange background.

12. Colorful Coming Soon Page

by: amandhingra

You may use this creatively done notice to your users that your website and online services will be back as early as possible.

13. Modern Web Buttons

by: ArtoriusGothicus

These free buttons already comes with hover image and very easy for you to customize it.

14. Button Template

by: Sed-rah-Stock

Give uniformity on your template with this one. You may use this one for print or commercial use and don’t forget to link back on the owner.

15. Up, down, left and right arrows, blue web icons

by: psdGraphics

Simple, blue icons you may use for navigation.

16. Web Icons

by: eel886

Putting these icons will make your website look professional.

17. Miscellaneous Icons

by: sultan-design

I find these high-quality icons really cute and in style.

18. Custom Navigation Menu

by: amandhingra

These custom navigation menus are good for an online shopping website, even for companies who want their website to look very simple yet professional in style.

19. Drive Icon

by: borislav-dakov

Use these cute little freebies to customize your drive icons.

20. Shiny Price Badges

by: Free PSD File

Are you looking for price badges for your website? I would love to recommend this one for you, they are so nice and very attractive.

21. Black and white pricing table

by: psdGraphics

Three columned, gray color background and glossy white buttons with great text effects to organize your offers.

22. Blue login box

by: psdGraphics

This free blue login box template comes with customizable HTML and CSS source.

23. Midnight Sun Template

by: Bevel and Emboss

This Midnight Sun free template from Bevel and Emboss is best suit for technology-based company website.

24. E-commerce Website

by: Rafi

This sleek and clean look template is very appropriate for an e-commerce website.

25. Template – Web Designer

by: mavermedia

I find this template professional with a touch of creativity with the icons and how the creator organizes the elements. Since this template is for personal use only, you can use this when practicing your designing skills or for inspiration.

26. Green Template

by: mavermedia

A nice, green template by Brad Maver to give a fresh look on your website.

27. Organic conference

by: Bevel and Emboss

This template is good for your personal blog or personal website. It is simple but elegant in look.

28. GigaSpace

by: gerbengeeraerts

The color of this template suits a website that sells gadgets, laptops and other techy things.

29. Environmental Template

by: Free PSD

This kind of template is designed for a website that intends to save our Mother Earth.

30. Blue Template

by: mavermedia

Why not use this on your personal or business website to give it a refreshing look?

31. Resort Template

by: FreePSD

If you are trying to build a website for your resort, you can get ideas by downloading this PSD.

32. DelliStore: Professional PSD Template

by: Dellustrations

Be inspired with this beautiful template for your restaurant or store’s website.

33. Orange Template

by: uniQsDesigns

Don’t have any idea for your blog template? Try this orange template made by uniQsDesigns. Just put a little touch of yours to personalize it.

34. Portfolio Website

by: peewee1002

A black, simple but professional looking template that you can use for your website. Try customizing to give improvements or personal touch on the template.

35. Black and Blue Template

by: uniQsDesigns

I never thought that black and blue makes a good looking template. I find this very cool.

36. My Designs Portfolio Template

by: FreePSD

If you are trying to create your online portfolio, check this sample template to get an idea.

37. Apple Logo

by: zandog

Use this as an inspiration in creating your own logo with this smooth, simple effect.

38. Gold and Black Shopping Card Template

by: psdGraphics

Seldom that we can search a shopping card template, so I have posted this one for you. Thanks to psdGraphics!

39. Progress Tracker Bars

by: Free PSD File

I got here five nice progress tracker bars for your website. These are guides for your users on processes such as signing up an account.

40. 4 Step Process Panel in 2 Colors

by: Rafi

This PSD file offers a four-step process to show users a website process.

41. Satisfaction Guarantee Wax Seal

by: Rafi

For those who are looking for satisfaction guarantee seal, this seal with wax effect will look good on your website. It also captivates the attention of your customers when seeing it because of their colors.

42. Awareness Ribbons

by: Xiang Fey

You may use these free awareness ribbons to put on your website to show your support on a certain disease act or movement.

43. Mail Feedback Form

by: Free PSD File

Why not put a bit of creativity on your feedback forms like this free mail feedback form by Free PSD File.

44. Fully Layered Calculator

by: Free PSD File

This full layered calculator template is more useful with flash websites. Download and modify this calculator the way you want it.

45. Wraps and Ribbons

by: plakkert

Are you looking for free PSD file of wraps and ribbons? This one is for you. You may change the color of each to blend it on your design.

46. Old book

by: moka107

This one is good for templates if you would like your site to have that vintage look. Don’t forget to credit it to moka107 :)

47. Webdesigns PSD Pack

by: majareq

This one comes in five beautiful web template designs made by Majare Q. You may customize each to give a personal touch depending where you will use them. Don’t forget to put credits to the owner.

48. Samsung Galaxy

by: Zandog

Try downloading this Samsung Galaxy template and use it as an inspiration.

49. 21 Cute PSD files

by: naturalemotions

For cute, girly look on your site or blog, you can use this 21 cute PSD files.

50. Water Wave

by: arEa50oNe

Try this water wave effect if you are trying to create a sleek-ish web template.

Remember, the effects or designs you use already give impressions to your users on what you intend to show them, so choose your design wisely and appropriately.