100 Best Illustrator Text Effect Tutorials (for Beginners & Beyond!)
Looking to learn how to create amazing Illustrator text effects? Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, there's always something new to learn. Check out this list of 100 Illustrator text effect tutorials and become a text design master.



Whether you're looking to create logo text effects in Illustrator, a 3D text effect in Illustrator, or any other type of text effect, Envato Elements has an extensive collection that can be a real time-saver. Download any Illustrator text effect and easily use it without having to learn how to add effects to text.
100 Adobe Illustrator Text Effect Tutorials
Looking for Beginner Adobe Illustrator Text Effect Tutorials?
Are you new to Illustrator? In this collection of Adobe Illustrator text effect tutorials, you can learn the basics of how to add effects to text. Among other things, you can learn how to create a grass text effect in Illustrator, a melting text effect in Illustrator, or a chrome text effect in Illustrator.
- How to Create an Isometric Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius16 Jul 2021
- How to Create a Game Graphic Style Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorVishnu Gupta12 Apr 2018
- How to Create a 3D Text Art Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius23 Jul 2021
- How to Create a German Flag-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius09 Aug 2018
- Creating an Environmentally Friendly Green Type TreatmentRyan Putnam17 Jun 2020
- How to Create a Peeled Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius18 Sep 2017
- How to Create a Retro Long Shadow Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius09 Jul 2021
- How to Create a Quick Repetitive Text Effect Illusion in Adobe IllustratorLaura Keung01 Jun 2018
- How to Create a Layered Paper Art Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius17 Aug 2017
- How to Create a Retro Chrome Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius15 Jun 2020
- Quick Tip: Create a Slick Golden Text Effect with Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius09 Nov 2011
- How to Create a Rainbow Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius12 Oct 2017
- How to Create a Spain-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius21 Oct 2018
- How to Create a Warm, Retro Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius10 Aug 2017
- How to Create a Folded Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius06 Mar 2017
- How to Create a Grunge, Vintage Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius13 Jul 2017
- How to Create a Knitting Themed Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius21 Nov 2016
- How to Create Vector Glitches Using Adobe IllustratorLaura Keung19 Mar 2021
- How to Create the Luke Cage Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius13 Dec 2016
- Quick Tip: How to Create a Memphis Style Text Effect in Adobe InDesignGrace Fussell21 Jun 2018
- How to Create a Simple, Editable Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius08 Jun 2016
- How to Create a Colorful 3D Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius06 Oct 2016
- How to Create a Quick Minecraft Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius08 Apr 2015
- Create a Devilish Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius27 Oct 2014
- Create a Multicolored Splashed Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma17 Nov 2014
- Create a Tasty Pretzel Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma28 Aug 2014
- How to Create a Fun Wiener Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius04 Feb 2015
- How to Create a Christmas, Knitted Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius16 Apr 2021
- How to Create an Anaglyphic Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius12 Dec 2013
- How to Create a Vector Cross Stitch Effect in Adobe IllustratorSharon Archer-Thomas17 Jan 2013
- Quick Tip: Creating a Bazinga! Text Treatment in Adobe IllustratorChris Carey01 Apr 2013
- Create a Carnival Text Effect Using Adobe Illustrator's Appearance PanelCheryl Graham09 Apr 2015
- Quick Tip: How to Create a Hand Drawn Style Text EffectAndrei Marius07 Apr 2011
- Playing with Stationery Art Brushes and the Live Paint BucketSharon Archer-Thomas12 Sep 2011
- Quick Tip: How to Create a Pencil Pattern Brush in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius20 Mar 2015
- How to Create a Varsity Lettering Effect in Adobe IllustratorCheryl Graham04 Sep 2014
Looking for Intermediate Adobe Illustrator Text Effect Tutorials?
Are you familiar with Illustrator? Now that you know how to add effects to text, this collection of Adobe illustrator text effect tutorials can help you take your skills to the next level. Among other things, you can learn how to create a grass text effect in Illustrator, a paper cutout text effect in Illustrator, or a melting text effect in Illustrator.
- Quick Tip: How to Create a Vector Grass Text EffectDiana Toma01 Mar 2012
- How to Create a Comic Book Text Effect in IllustratorAndrei Marius28 Apr 2020
- How to Create a Wrapped Ribbon Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius29 Nov 2019
- How to Create a Cool Cut-Out Text Effect in IllustratorAndrei Marius21 Jan 2019
- How to Create a Russian Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma11 Jun 2021
- How to Create a Coconut Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma20 Mar 2019
- How to Make a Tentacle Art Brush in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma11 Nov 2019
- How to Create a Letter Characters Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius24 Sep 2018
- How to Use Outline Stroke in IllustratorDiana Toma20 Mar 2021
- How to Emboss Text in IllustratorAndrei Marius09 Jun 2022
- How to Create a Half-Blurred Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius06 Aug 2018
- How to Create a Cool Bubble Font Text EffectAndrei Marius25 Aug 2020
- How to Create a Cactus Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius18 Jul 2018
- How to Use Clipping Masks in Adobe Illustrator to Create a Sliced Text EffectAndrei Marius26 Sep 2018
- How to Create a Multi-Layered Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius19 Sep 2018
- How to Create an Isometric Layered Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius31 Aug 2018
- How to Create a Crunchy Cartoon Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius02 Jul 2018
- How to Create a Wafer Text Effect Covered With Melted Chocolate in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma03 Aug 2018
- How to Create a Sari-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma15 Feb 2018
- How to Make a Pickle Pattern Brush in IllustratorDiana Toma11 Oct 2019
- How to Create a Tasty Bagel Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma05 Oct 2017
- How to Create a Bones Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius17 Nov 2017
- How to Create a Bold, Cartoonish Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius20 Apr 2017
- How to Create a Blueprint Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius19 Feb 2022
- How to Create a Football Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma27 Sep 2016
- Create a Plastic Balls Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius02 Jun 2015
- How to Create Vector Floral Typography in Adobe IllustratorYulia Sokolova11 Oct 2016
- How to Create a Day of the Dead Inspired Text Effect in Adobe PhotoshopRose01 Nov 2017
- How to Create a Watercolor Texture in Adobe IllustratorMary Winkler31 May 2016
- Create a Mosaic, BBC Inspired, Text Art Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius10 Jun 2013
- How to Create a Dripping Blood Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius17 Oct 2013
- How to Create a Cigarette Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius15 Jun 2015
- How to Create a Pencils Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius26 Jul 2017
- How to Create a Road Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius28 Sep 2016
Looking for Advanced Adobe Illustrator Text Effect Tutorials?
Are you a master in Illustrator? In this collection of Adobe Illustrator text effect tutorials, you can perfect your skills and maybe learn some tips and tricks from other designers. Learn how to create intricate Illustrator text effects.
- How to Create a Rocket Fireworks Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius01 Jan 2018
- Use a Pattern Rope Brush to Create a Rope Text Effect in IllustratorAndrei Marius09 Mar 2020
- How to Make a Wooden Text Effect With Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius27 Dec 2018
- How to Create a Celebration Candles Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius11 Sep 2017
- How to Create a Casino Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius18 Jul 2017
- How to Create a Rococo Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma03 Nov 2017
- How to Create a Detailed Caterpillar Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius13 Apr 2017
- How to Create a Maggot Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius30 Oct 2016
- How to Create a Light Bulb Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius10 Nov 2016
- How to Create a Cherry Pie Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma03 Nov 2016
- How to Create a Realistic Biscuit Style With Only One Shape in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma13 Sep 2016
- Create a Copper Pipe Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius09 Jul 2015
- How to Create a Gear Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius02 Apr 2015
- How to Create a Twisted Balloon Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius29 Jun 2015
- How to Create a Daffodil Text Effect for Spring in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius26 Mar 2015
- Create a Detailed Cheese Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius01 Dec 2014
- How to Create a Barbed Wire Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius28 May 2015
- Create a Baseball-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma26 Sep 2014
- Stay Golden With This Shiny Metallic Text Art Effect in Adobe IllustratorMary Winkler11 Nov 2014
- Create a Fabulous Nail Polish Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius10 Apr 2014
- Create a Detailed Coffee Beans Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius29 May 2013
- How to Create a Detailed Honey Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius14 May 2013
- How to Create a Stained Glass Text Effect in IllustratorAndrei Marius10 Dec 2019
- Create an Alphabetti Spaghetti Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius09 Jan 2014
- Use Pattern Brushes to Create a Shoe Lace Text Effect in IllustratorAndrei Marius18 Feb 2014
- How to Create a Lightning Effect in IllustratorAndrei Marius20 Jan 2022
- Create a Detailed Christmas Lights Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius11 Dec 2013
- How to Create a Drinking Straw Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius27 Apr 2015
- Create a 3D Grungy Text Effect in IllustratorAndrei Marius19 Dec 2011
- How to Create Spooky, Halloween Theme Text in Adobe IllustratorDiana Toma23 Oct 2012
- Create a Chemistry Tubes Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius16 Jan 2014
- How to Create a Slimy, Alien Text Effect in Adobe IllustratorAndrei Marius30 May 2016
- How to Create a Paper Quill Holiday Greeting in Adobe IllustratorMary Winkler25 Dec 2013
- Create a Paint Roller Illustration with a Grungy, Paint Text EffectAndrei Marius07 Feb 2012
Looking for Adobe Illustrator Text Effect Tutorials in Video?
If you prefer video tutorials instead of written tutorials, we're here to help. With a continuously growing playlist of Illustrator tutorials, Envato Tuts+ is the ideal place for you to perfect your Illustrator text effect skills. In this short course, you can learn how to create an isometric text effect using any type of font.
Alternatively, you can get back to basics, and learn the ins and outs of script lettering. Within this course, you will learn many techniques such as angle, speed, weight, contrast, kerning, flourishing, vectoring, and more.
Premium Adobe Illustrator Text Actions & Layer Styles
Envato Elements offers you a wide variety of Illustrator text effects. Choose from millions of creative digital assets and download the Illustrator text effect that you need for one low price. Here's a small collection of some of the Illustrator text effects and plugins available at Envato Elements.
Vintage Retro Illustrator Text Effect
Using these graphic styles, you can create a retro text effect in Illustrator in a few seconds. You have 15 styles to choose from and apply to any type of text. Once applied, the text remains editable, giving you the possibility to adjust it whenever you may need. It’s also possible to apply these styles to shapes.



Ink Stamp Adobe Illustrator Text Effects
You can use this realistic ink stamp graphic style to create beautiful Illustrator logo text effects. These graphic styles come in ten different varieties, with varying levels of ink density. The colors and effects of this graphic style can be adjusted to suit the need of your design.



Paper Cutout Illustrator Text Effect
This extensive design toolbox will help you create mesmerizing paper cutout text effects in Illustrator. The included Illustrator tools and assets will make it even easier to create eye-catching paper designs and illustrations.



Chrome Illustrator Text Effect
Using these graphic styles, you can quickly create a chrome text effect in Illustrator. With 15 styles to choose from, this pack guarantees that you will get a bold and glossy text effect in a few seconds. As with the rest of the styles, the text remains fully editable after you've applied it.



Comic Book Adobe Illustrator Text Effects
Quickly change the look of your text into a comic book text effect with a simple click. Besides the 11 graphic styles, this pack includes everything that's visible in the preview image, including all of the splashes, the speech bubble, and the explosion—all as layered vectors.



Grungy Retro Illustrator Text Effect
This may be one of the easiest ways to get a grungy, retro text effect in Illustrator. With this collection of 27 styles, you can get different variations of that effect of old grunge street advertisements painted on a wall.



Retro Illustrator Text Effect
This pack contains 15 retro graphic styles, perfectly suited to creating your own retro text effect in Illustrator. Apply these effects to any type of text or even vector objects. Whether you are making logo text effects in Illustrator, flyers, or banners, this Illustrator text effect can be a great time-saver for you.



Retro 3D Illustrator Text Effect
These retro 3D text styles give you a quick and easy way to apply a high-quality retro text effect in Illustrator. Give your text or vector objects that retro, vintage look with just one click. Besides the ten graphics style, this pack also contains the vintage background used in the preview image.



Game Illustrator Text Effects
Download this Illustrator text effect and give an astonishing effect to your design with a click. With ten different graphic styles available, this pack is suitable for game titles, logos, flyers, banners, illustrations, etc. You can apply these styles to any text, and you'll be able to edit the text even after applying the effect.



Metal 3D Illustrator Text Effect
Create an incredible metal 3D text effect in Illustrator with this tremendous Illustrator text effects plugin. The pack contains 25 high-quality graphic styles, including Gold, Rosegold, Bronze, Silver, Steel, Copper, Pearl, Brown, Chrome, Titanium, Brass, Carbon, Gloss, Aluminium, Glossy, Saphire, Gems, and Rubie.



