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 3D Isometric Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Create a 3D Isometric Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Advanced

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a colorful and fun 3D isometric text in Photoshop using the 3D workspace to get a professional result!

    2. How to Create a Lightning Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Lightning Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a lightning text effect in Illustrator, and we'll also review top electric effect assets from Envato Elements!

    3. How to Use the Blend Tool for Lettering in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Use the Blend Tool for Lettering in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Want to make cool lettering designs? In this quick blend 3D tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Blend Tool in Illustrator to get an amazing result!

    4. How to a Create a Sports Jersey Design in Illustrator

      How to a Create a Sports Jersey Design in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to create your own sports jersey design using basic vector shape-building techniques and sports fonts.

    5. How to Create a Screen Print Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Screen Print Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a screen print effect in Illustrator in a few steps. Also, find top overprint Illustrator add-ons for your designs.

    6. How to Create a Neon Text Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Neon Text Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this neon light tutorial for Illustrator, you'll learn how to make a neon effect in Illustrator using the Appearance panel and some glow effects.

    7. How to Create an Easy Gold Glitter Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create an Easy Gold Glitter Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create glitter text in Photoshop using a bunch of layer styles. See how quickly and easily you can create a glossy, glitter text effect.

    8. 50 Creative Typography Ideas and Examples (Design Inspiration)

      50 Creative Typography Ideas and Examples (Design Inspiration)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Today we're showcasing top creative typography designs from around the internet to spark your imagination and get you excited about creating your next project. 

    9. Quick Tip: Creating a Custom Text Box Using Type and InDesign

      Quick Tip: Creating a Custom Text Box Using Type and InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      There's more to text in InDesign than squares and rectangles. Learn how to create custom text box designs in InDesign with the short steps in this tutorial.

    10. How to Create a Medieval Metallic Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Medieval Metallic Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a metallic medieval text effect, using a pattern and layer styles.

    11. How to Create a 3D Text Art Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a 3D Text Art Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following steps, you will learn how to create a 3D text art effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    12. How to Create an Inflated 3D Frilly Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create an Inflated 3D Frilly Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      This tutorial will show you how to use pattern fills, 3D tools and options, and adjustment layer settings to create a shiny, frilly 3D text effect.

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