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 Rainbow Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Rainbow Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

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

    2. How to Create a Quick Letterpress Type Effect in Adobe InDesign

      How to Create a Quick Letterpress Type Effect in Adobe InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      This quick tutorial will show you how to create a letterpress-style effect to apply to any text. It’s perfect for creating a vintage, hand-crafted look.

    3. How to Create a Quick, Glamorous Light-Bulb Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

      How to Create a Quick, Glamorous Light-Bulb Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Ever wanted to see your name up in lights? Create a quick light-bulb text effect in Adobe InDesign using the program’s handy Effects panel.

    4. How to Create a Tasty Bagel Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Tasty Bagel Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this new tutorial you will learn how to draw a poppy-seed bagel text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    5. How to Create a Metallic 3D Spiky Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Metallic 3D Spiky Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Use Photoshop's 3D tools and settings to create a spiky text effect with text, preset meshes, some textures, adjustment layers, and filters.

    6. How to Create a Quick Soft Pastel Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Quick Soft Pastel Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn a super easy and quick way of creating a soft pastel text effect, using gradient colors and brushes.

    7. How to Create a Peeled Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Peeled Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

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

    8. How to Create Plastic Jelly Styles in Adobe Photoshop: 10th Anniversary Edition

      How to Create Plastic Jelly Styles in Adobe Photoshop: 10th Anniversary Edition

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Envato Tuts+ is now 10! Celebrate with us by trying out our first tutorial. Learn how to create a plastic jelly layer style in Adobe Photoshop.

    9. How to Create a 3D, Shiny, Inflated Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a 3D, Shiny, Inflated Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Use Photoshop's 3D tools and settings, along with brushes and adjustment layers, to create a fun, shiny, inflated text effect

    10. How to Create a Celebration Candles Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Celebration Candles Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In the following steps you will learn how to create a celebration candles text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    11. How to Create a Quick Pop Art Type Effect in Adobe InDesign

      How to Create a Quick Pop Art Type Effect in Adobe InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      This fun type effect gives a contemporary twist to pop art style. It only takes a few minutes to create, and you can do it directly in Adobe InDesign.

    12. How to Create a Retro 3D Displaced Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

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

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Use Photoshop's 3D tools and settings to create an abstract 3D displaced text effect, with a touch of a Retro/Memphis Style feel.

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