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 Fun Felt Photoshop Text Effect

      How to Create a Fun Felt Photoshop Text Effect

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Learn how to create a stitched felt Photoshop text effect in just a few easy steps. This Photoshop text effect is great for the winter holidays.

    2. How to Create a Quick Burnt Wood Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

      How to Create a Quick Burnt Wood Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Do you want to recreate a burnt wood look in InDesign? This effect adds a rustic charm to any typography, and is also a great way of mocking up logos!

    3. How to Curve Text in Canva

      How to Curve Text in Canva

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering how to curve text in Canva? In this short tutorial, we'll show you how to curve text in Canva’s workspace in a matter of seconds.

    4. How to Outline Text in Photoshop

      How to Outline Text in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create text with borders in Photoshop and how to customize it to your needs. With this simple trick, you'll be able to outline text in minutes!

    5. How to Create a Super Easy Liquid Metal Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Create a Super Easy Liquid Metal Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering how to create a shiny metal text effect in Photoshop? Discover the full process in this cool Photoshop text effect tutorial!

    6. How to Emboss Text in Illustrator

      How to Emboss Text in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this Illustrator embossing tutorial, you'll learn how to make text look embossed in Adobe Illustrator and discover top Illustrator 3D text effects!

    7. How to Create a 3D Chipped, Painted Wood Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a 3D Chipped, Painted Wood Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      This 3D effect Photoshop tutorial will show you how to use some textures to create a realistic chipped, painted wood text effect.

    8. 32 Best Gold Text Photoshop Effects (And Other Metallic Effects)

      32 Best Gold Text Photoshop Effects (And Other Metallic Effects)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Make brilliant text effects with these actions and layers styles. Here are a few amazing gold text Photoshop add-ons from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver.

    9. How to Create a Chalkboard Sign With Chalk Text in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Chalkboard Sign With Chalk Text in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Learn how to create a "first day of school" chalkboard sign in Photoshop using textures and layer styles. Also, discover more cool chalkboard sign ideas!

    10. How to Create a Rusted Metal Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Rusted Metal Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this rust effect Photoshop tutorial, you'll learn how to create a rusted metal text effect and discover top Photoshop text effects and resources!

    11. Create a Simple, Elegant Textured Metal Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Create a Simple, Elegant Textured Metal Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      This metallic effect Photoshop tutorial will show you how to create a metal text effect using layer styles. Use this metal PSD text effect for your next design!

    12. How to Create a Honey Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Create a Honey Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a honey text effect Photoshop style. We've also highlighted some liquid text effect Photoshop add-ons to save time!

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