Free text effects Photoshop & Illustrator tutorials

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.
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  • 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 2025

    30+ Cool Photoshop Text Effects, Actions & Styles for 2025

    Melody Nieves

    • All Text Effects tutorials:

    1. How to Create a Watercolor Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Watercolor Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Want to create a watercolor effect in Photoshop? Check out this easy tutorial that will walk you through how to add effects to text in Photoshop.

    2. How to Create a Glossy, Puffy Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Glossy, Puffy Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Did you know you can use any font to create a puffy letters font? Learn how to add effects to text in Photoshop in this cool text effects Photoshop tutorial.

    3. Create a Baseball-Inspired Text Effect in Photoshop

      Create a Baseball-Inspired Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Want to learn how to add effects to text? In this tutorial, we'll learn how to create a baseball-inspired text effect using layer styles, patterns, and brushes.

    4. How to Create a Galaxy Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Galaxy Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Want to learn how to add effects to text? Here we'll use a couple of layer styles and textures to create a bright, galaxy-inspired Photoshop text effect.

    5. How to Create a Bold Floral Text Effect Quickly in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Bold Floral Text Effect Quickly in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering how to bold text in Photoshop? In this text effect tutorial, we'll create a beautiful, quick, bold floral text effect in Photoshop.

    6. Create an Illuminated Text Effect in Photoshop

      Create an Illuminated Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      If you're wondering how to add effects to text, this is for you! Learn how to create an illuminated text effect using several Photoshop tools.

    7. How to Create a Grunge Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Grunge Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering how to add effects to text? In this tutorial, we'll use layer styles and grunge textures to create a grungy halftone retro text effect in Photoshop.

    8. How to Create a Realistic Burnt Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Realistic Burnt Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering how to add effects to text? Here we'll use two layer styles to create a super easy but very realistic burnt-in-leather Photoshop text effect.

    9. How to Create a Hollywood Sign Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Hollywood Sign Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Wondering how to make your own Hollywood sign? In this Photoshop tutorial, you'll learn how to create a custom Hollywood sign from scratch.

    10. How to Create a Raindrops Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Raindrops Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Want to learn how to add effects to text? In this tutorial, we'll use filters, textures, layer styles and more to create a raindrops inspired text effect.

    11. How to Create a Brushed Metal Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Brushed Metal Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Learn how to create a brushed metallic text in Photoshop using multiple layer styles and some textures. This technique can look pretty cool!

    12. How to Fill Text With an Image in Photoshop

      How to Fill Text With an Image in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In the following tutorial, you will learn how to fill text with an image in Photoshop and then how to style it.

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