Learn about Text Effects

Take your text to the next level! Follow these tutorials and learn to add unique effects to your typography, from neon glows to complex 3D text effects.

Getting started with Text Effects

  • Create an Isometric 3D Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

    Create an Isometric 3D Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

    Daniel White
  • How to Create a Realistic Neon Light Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Realistic Neon Light Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Rose
  • How to Create a 'Stranger Things' Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a 'Stranger Things' Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Rose
  • 30+ Cool Photoshop Text Effects, Actions & Styles for 2024

    30+ Cool Photoshop Text Effects, Actions & Styles for 2024

    Melody Nieves
    1. How to Create a Glazed Cookie Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Glazed Cookie Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial Intermediate

      This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop's brush settings, layer styles, and adjustment layers to create a fun, bright glazed cookies text effect.

    2. How to Create a Wicked Movie Inspired Logo

      How to Create a Wicked Movie Inspired Logo

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Do you love the Wicked movie poster? Let's get inspired by it and create your own version of the Wicked logo from scratch.

    3. How to Make a Melting Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Make a Melting Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      Do you want to learn how to make a melting effect in Photoshop? Here, you'll find out how to create melt text effects in Photoshop to make your own melting...

    4. How to Create the Baldur's Gate 3 Logo Text Effect

      How to Create the Baldur's Gate 3 Logo Text Effect

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Gather your party and ready your digital tools, for you're about to embark on a grand quest to harness the arcane secrets of graphic design with our...

    5. How to Create a Retro Star Wars Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Create a Retro Star Wars Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      Creating a Star Wars text effect is easier than you think! Follow the steps in this tutorial to put together your own powerful Star Wars Photoshop text.

    6. How to Create a Post-Apocalyptic Logo Text Effect

      How to Create a Post-Apocalyptic Logo Text Effect

      Tutorial Intermediate

      In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a post-apocalyptic text effect using display sans serif fonts, some textures, and a photo.

    7. How to Create a Vintage Type Postcard

      How to Create a Vintage Type Postcard

      Tutorial Intermediate

      In the following steps, you will learn how to design a vintage postcard in Adobe Illustrator. The tutorial will delve into clipping masks, using bitmap...

    8. How to Create a Layered Text Effect in Affinity Designer

      How to Create a Layered Text Effect in Affinity Designer

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn how to make a simple yet eye-catching layered text effect that's easy to recolor and is fully editable—all in a few simple steps.

    9. How to Make a Vintage Circus Sign in Illustrator

      How to Make a Vintage Circus Sign in Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a vintage circus sign and how to make circus text in Illustrator.

    10. How to Create a Slashed 3D Text Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Slashed 3D Text Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Do you love text effects? Follow this tutorial and learn how to create sliced text in Illustrator and make it look 3D in a few easy steps.

    11. How to Make a Drop Shadow in Photoshop

      How to Make a Drop Shadow in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      When you use Photoshop to add drop shadows, you add an interesting visual elements to your projects. Learn how to add a drop shadow in Photoshop in this...

    12. How to Create a Beyoncé "Cowboy Carter" Ribbon in Illustrator

      How to Create a Beyoncé "Cowboy Carter" Ribbon in Illustrator

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Learn how to create a ribbon vector banner inspired by the Beyoncé Act II Cowboy Carter album cover. This includes a ruffle vector brush that is easy to use...