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. Make an Old Style Sign From Scratch in CorelDRAW

      Make an Old Style Sign From Scratch in CorelDRAW

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Following the instructions below you will learn the steps of creating a custom sign board. The base of a good shop sign design is the text which is the...

    2. Create Destructive Black and White Lettering With a Dramatic Splash Effect

      Create Destructive Black and White Lettering With a Dramatic Splash Effect

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Today, I'm gonna take you into the beauty of black and white design. We'll make some expressive lettering, which includes thoughts connected with a central...

    3. How to Create an Ice-cold Poster with 3D Text Screencast

      How to Create an Ice-cold Poster with 3D Text Screencast

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      "In this tutorial, you'll learn how to combine stock images and 3D text into a cool poster. We'll use an icy theme for it and color it the way we want....

    4. How to Create a Magnified Text Illustration

      How to Create a Magnified Text Illustration

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, we'll explain how to create a realistic magnifying glass with shapes and gradients. You'll also learn how to effectively use Illustrator's...

    5. How to Create a Copper Photoshop Text Effect

      How to Create a Copper Photoshop Text Effect

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      This is a strong and eye-catching text effect, though relatively simple to create. We'll be using bevel and emboss styles, pattern overlays, and combining...

    6. Create a Vibrant 3D Pixel Type Treatment - Video

      Create a Vibrant 3D Pixel Type Treatment - Video

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a fun 3D pixel font type treatment. Using a free font, gradients, and Illustrator 3D filter, you will easily...

    7. How to Quickly Create a Stylish Retro Text Effect

      How to Quickly Create a Stylish Retro Text Effect

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial we will be designing a cool retro text effect, which is growing more and more popular in today's design. Today you will learn how to use the...

    8. Dynamic Recessed Watercolor Typography Effect in Photoshop

      Dynamic Recessed Watercolor Typography Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to mix vector elements and watercolor effects with text to create a stunning design. It’s a quick process that depends...

    9. Quick Gold Text in Photoshop - Screencast

      Quick Gold Text in Photoshop - Screencast

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Photoshop is great for embellishing display text with little effects. When you add layer styles into the equation, you have the added benefit of the styles...

    10. Plastic Text in Photoshop

      Plastic Text in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Photoshop is great for embellishing display text with little effects. When you add layer styles into the equation, you have the added benefit of the styles...

    11. Create a Swirly Type Treatment

      Create a Swirly Type Treatment

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this Illustrator tutorial I will show you how to create a swirly type treatment. With a free font, some brushes, and gradients you can easily create this...

    12. Create a Vibrant 3D Pixel Type Treatment

      Create a Vibrant 3D Pixel Type Treatment

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a fun 3D pixel font type treatment. Using a free font, gradients, and Illustrator 3D filter, you will easily...

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