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 content:

    1. How to Create a Varsity Lettering Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Varsity Lettering Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create a graphic style that you can apply to live type or any vector object. The result is reminiscent of the patches on school sports jackets,...

    2. Create a Tasty Pretzel Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Create a Tasty Pretzel Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create a fun pretzel inspired text effect using the Bas Relief effect, Art and Scatter Brushes in Adobe Illustrator.

    3. Create an Easy Glitter Glue Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Create an Easy Glitter Glue Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Adobe Photoshop filters can be used to create many amazing textures. This tutorial will show you how to create a glitter texture, and then use it with a...

    4. How to Create a Stylish Black and Gold 3D Text Effect in Photoshop

      How to Create a Stylish Black and Gold 3D Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Use Adobe Photoshop's 3D tools to create a stylish 3D text effect.

    5. How to Create a Smeared Ketchup Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Smeared Ketchup Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, we will use a combination of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create a realistic-looking ketchup text effect. We will also show how to...

    6. How to Create a Lego Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Lego Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create an isometric Lego text effect in Adobe Photoshop.

    7. Create a Soccer-Themed Text Effect in Photoshop

      Create a Soccer-Themed Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Create a simple soccer-themed text effect in Photoshop.

    8. Create a 3D, Fruit-Textured, Text Effect

      Create a 3D, Fruit-Textured, Text Effect

      Tutorial • Advanced

      Use a combination of Modo, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create a text effect made of oranges.

    9. Create a Detailed Tomato Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Create a Detailed Tomato Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Follow this tutorial and have fun creating a vector tomato text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    10. Use Brushes to Create a Watermelon Text Effect in Illustrator

      Use Brushes to Create a Watermelon Text Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Follow this tutorial and learn how to create an all vector watermelon text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    11. How to Create Custom Dirt Typography

      How to Create Custom Dirt Typography

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Over the last couple of years, I have spent a lot of time trying to be creative with typography, calligraphy, and lettering. Sometimes, I prefer creating...

    12. Create a High-Gloss, Bubble Gum Text Effect in Photoshop

      Create a High-Gloss, Bubble Gum Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Advanced

      When combined with the right techniques, the Pen Tool in Photoshop is an incredibly powerful tool to help you create your artwork. In this tutorial, I will...

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