# Texture

## Description

Apply textured image patterns to layer backgrounds as a mask. Choose from a library of presets, or select your own Texture.

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## Setup

1. Open the Texture tool
2. Choose the texture you'd like to apply, or upload your own
3. Double-click the desired texture, and it will be added to the selected layer

### Effect Controls

**Image - Position / Scale / Rotation**\
Change the initial PSR properties of the texture image

**Delay - Enable**\
Enables delay for the texture

**Delay - Amount**\
Percentage that the texture is delayed relative to the source layer

**Dynamics - Enable**\
Enables dynamics for the texture. See [Dynamics](/ae-extension/tools/dynamics.md) for more info


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