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 2023

    30+ Cool Photoshop Text Effects, Actions & Styles for 2023

    Melody Nieves
    1. How to Make a Graffiti Text Effect With Photoshop Layer Styles

      How to Make a Graffiti Text Effect With Photoshop Layer Styles

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn how to create a cool graffiti text effect on a brick wall using layer styles and the Blend If option in Adobe Photoshop.

    2. How to Curve Text in Illustrator

      How to Curve Text in Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      If you want to learn how to curve text in Illustrator, in this short tutorial I’ll show you how to do it in practice using two different methods. One is a...

    3. How to Create a Clean, Glossy Plastic Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Create a Clean, Glossy Plastic Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      If you want to make a glossy text but are unsure of how to make something look glossy in Photoshop, worry not. This tutorial will go over glossy textures and...

    4. How to Warp Text in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Warp Text in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      Wondering how to warp text in Illustrator? In this Illustrator tutorial, you'll learn all the ins and outs of distorting and warping text in this software.

    5. How to Create a Quick Holographic Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Quick Holographic Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop's layer styles and filters to create an easy holographic text effect. Let's get started!

    6. How to Create a Quick Broken Glass Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Quick Broken Glass Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      Use layer styles, selection tools, and masks to create an easy and quick, broken glass text effect.

    7. How to Create a Styled Mixer Brush Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Styled Mixer Brush Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      Wondering how to add effects to text in Photoshop? Follow this easy mixer brush Photoshop tutorial to create and style your very own mixer brush tool.

    8. How to Create a Delicious Jelly Bean Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Create a Delicious Jelly Bean Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      Wondering how to add effects to text? Here you'll learn how to create a delicious jelly bean text effect in Photoshop using a simple custom brush!

    9. How to Edit Text in Photoshop

      How to Edit Text in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      Let's look at how to edit existing text in Photoshop quickly and easily in this beginner's tutorial.

    10. How to Create a Half-Blurred Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Half-Blurred Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial Intermediate

      In this Illustrator text effect tutorial, you'll learn how to create a half-blurred text effect using Gaussian blur in Illustrator.

    11. How to Outline Text in Illustrator

      How to Outline Text in Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      Struggling with the Illustrator text to shape process? Here you'll learn how to convert text to a shape in Illustrator and more!

    12. How to Curve Text in Affinity Publisher

      How to Curve Text in Affinity Publisher

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn how to type on a curve and reshape curved text in Affinity Publisher 2, in six easy steps!