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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

    • All Text Effects content:

    1. Learn to Create a Variety of Script Lettering

      Learn to Create a Variety of Script Lettering

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial I will showcase three different approaches, which result in three different script lettering styles. We will start with a nice simple basic...

    2. Quick Tip: Create a Sports-Themed Text Effect in Photoshop Using Layer Styles

      Quick Tip: Create a Sports-Themed Text Effect in Photoshop Using Layer Styles

      Tutorial • Advanced

      In this quick tutorial we will show you how to create sports-themed text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let's get started!

    3. Create a Retro Chrome Automobile Emblem in Photoshop

      Create a Retro Chrome Automobile Emblem in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      By combining certain fonts and styles, you can create graphics reminiscent of the automobile emblems of the 1950's, also known as Brightwork. In this...

    4. Create Glossy, Plastic, 3D Text in Photoshop CS5 Extended

      Create Glossy, Plastic, 3D Text in Photoshop CS5 Extended

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      This tutorial will explain how to use Repoussé inside Photoshop CS5 to create an amazing 3D text effect, without the need for any other 3D software. Many...

    5. Create a "Parry Hotter" Text Effect in Photoshop

      Create a "Parry Hotter" Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this quick tip tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a cinematic "Parry Hotter" Text Effect using the layer styles. Let's get started!

    6. Create a Diablo III Inspired Text Effect in Photoshop

      Create a Diablo III Inspired Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Advanced

      If you're a big fan of playing video games, then you are probably aware of the release of Diablo III. The Diablo franchise has been a popular video game...

    7. Create a Stylish, Vector Hair Typography Illustration

      Create a Stylish, Vector Hair Typography Illustration

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      I love creating portraits in vector but what I love even more, is doing wild and crazy hair styles. It was suggested to me recently to try crossing over the...

    8. Quick Tip: Create a Gold Cartoon Text Effect in Photoshop Using Layer Styles

      Quick Tip: Create a Gold Cartoon Text Effect in Photoshop Using Layer Styles

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this quick tip tutorial we will show you how to create a cartoon, gold, text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let's get started!

    9. Quick Tip: Create a Cookie Text Effect in Photoshop

      Quick Tip: Create a Cookie Text Effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this quick tip tutorial we will explain how to create a cookie text effect using layer styles and textures in Photoshop. Let's get started!

    10. Quick Tip: How to Create a Tangled Text Effect

      Quick Tip: How to Create a Tangled Text Effect

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Follow this quick tip and learn how to create a simple tangled text effect using Art brushes and Opacity masks in Illustrator. We will use two paths but the...

    11. Quick Tip: Create a Mech-Inspired Text Effect in Photoshop Using Layer Styles

      Quick Tip: Create a Mech-Inspired Text Effect in Photoshop Using Layer Styles

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this quick tutorial we will show you how to create mech-inspired text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let's get started!

    12. Quick Tip: Create a Metallic Copper Text Effect Using Layer Styles in Photoshop

      Quick Tip: Create a Metallic Copper Text Effect Using Layer Styles in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create a metallic copper text effect using layer styles in Adobe Photoshop. Let's get started!

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