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 Rotate Text in Photoshop

      How to Rotate Text in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this quick tip tutorial, you'll learn how to rotate a text layer in Photoshop using several different methods. We will also go over how to tilt text in...

    2. How to Create an Ink Brush in Photoshop

      How to Create an Ink Brush in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this Photoshop tutorial, we will be learning how to create an ink brush in Photoshop, as well as how to create a quick ink text effect!

    3. How to Create a Cartoon Gradient Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Cartoon Gradient Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutoria, you'll learn how to create a cool gradient text effect in Adobe Photoshop.

    4. How to Create a 3D Text Effect in Art Text

      How to Create a 3D Text Effect in Art Text

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following steps, you will learn how to create a beautiful 3D text effect using Art Text 4 for Mac.

    5. How to Create a Photo to Art Text Effect Photoshop Action

      How to Create a Photo to Art Text Effect Photoshop Action

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this beginner's Photoshop tutorial, you will learn how to create a Photoshop action to transform a photo into an art text effect.

    6. How to Create an Art Nouveau Text Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create an Art Nouveau Text Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this Art Nouveau Illustrator tutorial, you'll learn how to turn an Art Nouveau font into a mesmerizing Art Nouveau text effect.

    7. How to Create a Japanese Hanko Stamp Text Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Japanese Hanko Stamp Text Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Let's get inspired by Japanese Hanko stamps and create a unique Illustrator text effect using only built-in brushes and patterns.

    8. How to Create a Fabulous Mirror-Ball-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Fabulous Mirror-Ball-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Use Photoshop's 3D tools and settings, with a couple of textures and adjustment layers, to create a mirror-ball-inspired text effect.

    9. Creating an Environmentally Friendly Green Type Treatment

      Creating an Environmentally Friendly Green Type Treatment

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following Illustrator tutorial, I'll teach you how to create a Green type treatment. It works great for logos and other design elements.

    10. How to Create a Glass Text Effect in Photoshop Using Layer Styles

      How to Create a Glass Text Effect in Photoshop Using Layer Styles

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this quick tip tutorial we will show you how to create a glass text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let's get started!

    11. Create Light Painted Typography From Scratch in Photoshop

      Create Light Painted Typography From Scratch in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Advanced

      If you’ve ever attempted to write words using traditional light painting photography techniques, you probably know how challenging it can be to create words...

    12. How to Create a Baby Block Text Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Baby Block Text Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Use an Illustrator 3D effect and a block letter font to create a colorful and clever text effect inspired by baby block letters. Let's play!

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