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. Create a One-Layer Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Create a One-Layer Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop features to create a one-layer-only, retro text effect. Let's get started!

    2. How to Create a Fountain Pen Ink Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Create a Fountain Pen Ink Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Want to recreate the look of cursive fountain pen fonts? In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a fountain pen ink text effect in Photoshop.

    3. How to Make a Typewriter Font in Photoshop

      How to Make a Typewriter Font in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, you'll learn to create typewriter text effects. We'll also look at the best typewriter fonts available on Envato Elements.

    4. J in Different Fonts, Styles, and Text Effects

      J in Different Fonts, Styles, and Text Effects

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Explore another letter of the alphabet with this article on the letter J in different fonts. Let's take a look at some creative ways to make graphics with a...

    5. How to Create a 3D, Glowing, Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a 3D, Glowing, Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      This tutorial will show you how to use smart objects and layer styles to create a retro, glowing 3D text in Photoshop. Let's get started!

    6. C in Different Fonts, Styles, and Text Effects

      C in Different Fonts, Styles, and Text Effects

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Let's explore the letter C in different font styles and take a look at some creative ways to design a single letter.

    7. Create an Isometric Type Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Create an Isometric Type Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this course, you'll learn how to create isometric text in Illustrator. We'll create 3D isometric text effects, and you can use any type you like!

    8. How to Make Text Transparent in Photoshop

      How to Make Text Transparent in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make text transparent in Photoshop using three different methods for different results. Let's go!

    9. How to Create a Bones Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Bones Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In the following steps, you will learn how to create a simple bones text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    10. How to Add Outer Glow in Illustrator

      How to Add Outer Glow in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add Illustrator outer glow effects to your vector artwork and designs.

    11. How to Create a Dripping Blood Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Dripping Blood Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Getting ready for Halloween? In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a blood text effect using a blood text font along with the Appearance panel.

    12. How to Create a Chrome Text Effect in Affinity Photo

      How to Create a Chrome Text Effect in Affinity Photo

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to create a chrome text effect in Affinity Photo inspired by a vintage car logo.

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