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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. How to Create a 'Stranger Things' Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a 'Stranger Things' Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Fan of Stranger Things designs? Learn an easy way to create a Stranger Things series-inspired text effect, using only layer styles and simple adjustments.

    2. How to Distort Text in Photoshop

      How to Distort Text in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Learn to create distorted text with this easy Photoshop tutorial and design the trendiest posters right now.

    3. How to Create a Fall Text Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Fall Text Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this Illustrator text effect tutorial, you'll learn how to make a leaf brush in Illustrator and how to create beautiful fall letters.

    4. How to Create a Spring Text Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Spring Text Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Welcome spring with this tutorial. You'll learn how to create a bold floral text effect using a bunch of brushes in Adobe Illustrator.

    5. How to Make Grain & Noise Textures in Illustrator

      How to Make Grain & Noise Textures in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to make a grainy texture in Illustrator as you create a cool sand text effect for the summer!

    6. How to Create a Winter Text Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Winter Text Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a winter text effect in Adobe Illustrator. We'll also review some top snow effect styles and add-ons!

    7. How to Make Glitch Effects in Affinity Photo

      How to Make Glitch Effects in Affinity Photo

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Learn how to make a glitch effect on text and a glitch effect on a photo. Discover everything about Affinity Photo glitch effects right here!

    8. How to Create a Luxurious Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Luxurious Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Want to add a luxury effect to text? Learn how to create an elegant text style for Adobe Photoshop in just a few simple steps!

    9. How to Create a Letterpress Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Create a Letterpress Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make a Squid Game card like the one from the famous TV show using Adobe Photoshop.

    10. How to Create a 3D Hologram Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a 3D Hologram Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Love holograms? Wondering how to add effects to text in Photoshop? This tutorial will show you how to create a hologram text effect in Photoshop.

    11. How to Create a Retro 'Saved by the Bell' Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Create a Retro 'Saved by the Bell' Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Are you in love with the 'Saved by the Bell' logo from the 90s sitcom? Find out how to add effects to text in Photoshop to recreate it!

    12. How to Create a Newspaper Ransom Note Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Newspaper Ransom Note Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Want to create realistic ransom lettering? This tutorial will show you how to create a newspaper lettering ransom note text effect in Photoshop.

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