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

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    1. Quick Tip: Create a Chrome 4x4 Vehicle Emblem

      Quick Tip: Create a Chrome 4x4 Vehicle Emblem

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In today’s quick tip tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a chrome 4x4 vehicle emblem using editable text and layer styles. Let’s get started!

    2. Create a Green Viscous Text Effect

      Create a Green Viscous Text Effect

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In the following tutorial expand an existing font, use illustrator's 3D tools to add dimension, and then add a green viscous text effect. If you want to add...

    3. Draw a Woodcut-Inspired Typographic Illustration in Photoshop

      Draw a Woodcut-Inspired Typographic Illustration in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Advanced

      A popular method of drawing screen-printable illustrations is one inspired by woodcut illustration. While this method is usually made of black-only printing,...

    4. Quick Tip: How to Create a Zodiac Themed Graphic Style

      Quick Tip: How to Create a Zodiac Themed Graphic Style

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial you will learn how to create A complex graphic style, using only the Appearance palette and commands from the Effect menu. We will be...

    5. Quick Tip: Create a Futuristic, Grungy Metal Text Effect in Photoshop

      Quick Tip: Create a Futuristic, Grungy Metal Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In today’s quick tip tutorial, we will demonstrate how to create a futuristic, grungy, text effect with lots of scratches and fancy neon lights. Let’s get...

    6. Quick Tip: How To Create a Simple Sticker Text Effect

      Quick Tip: How To Create a Simple Sticker Text Effect

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following tutorial you will learn how to use text and the Round Any Corner script to create a simple sticker effect. This effect can be applied to a...

    7. Create Super Glossy 3D Typography in Illustrator and Photoshop

      Create Super Glossy 3D Typography in Illustrator and Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In today’s tutorial we will demonstrate how to create super glossy 3D typography using Illustrator and Photoshop. Let’s get started!

    8. Use Google Sketchup and Photoshop to Create 3D Typography

      Use Google Sketchup and Photoshop to Create 3D Typography

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Photoshop is a powerful application on its own merits. Its power, however, can be significantly increased by using it in tandem with another application like...

    9. Quick Tip: Create Liquid Filled Glass Text in Photoshop

      Quick Tip: Create Liquid Filled Glass Text in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Layer styles are a powerful tool in Photoshop that allow you to quickly create effects that you can then apply to additional objects. Today, we will...

    10. Create Elegant, Glassy, 3D Typography in Photoshop and Illustrator

      Create Elegant, Glassy, 3D Typography in Photoshop and Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In today’s tutorial, we will demonstrate how to create elegant, glassy, 3D typography using Photoshop and Illustrator. For this project, I used my company...

    11. Create a Furry Calligram in Illustrator

      Create a Furry Calligram in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial I will walk you through creating your own calligram inspired by a dog named Poppy. You'll learn how to manipulate a typeface through to...

    12. Create a Glowing Neon Sign using the Appearance Palette - Screencast

      Create a Glowing Neon Sign using the Appearance Palette - Screencast

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      This tutorial shows the potential the Appearance Palette in Adobe Illustrator. We’ll be building an elaborate neon sign, utilizing the Appearance Palette to...

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