Create fascinating text effects like your favorite shows and movies. Discover many cool trends while learning helpful typography tips along the way.

We've gathered a collection of amazing text effects to keep you inspired. Explore these incredible styles like 3D effects, long shadows, and more.
Text Effect Quick Links
Need to skip to some of our most popular text effect tutorials instead? Check out these in-depth articles from our instructors.
Free 3D Text Effect Courses
A great place to start learning text effects in Illustrator is with our free course on creating a 3D text effect. Learn every step with detailed video instruction from Daniel White, aka Dansky. Discover how to make isometric text, how to add layers and shadows, how to make freeform gradients, and more.
Or try another free course, this time with Matt Withers. You'll learn how to create 3D text in Illustrator while working on some cool projects. The course teaches eight different text styles, so there's lots to learn here!
How to Make Text Effects: The Basics
Text effects are so much more than just using the Type Tool. From understanding letterforms to developing your very own font, there are many interesting facets to text effects. Learn the basics from these tutorials.
Typography: The Anatomy of a Letter
What Are Layer Styles?
A Brief History of Type
How to Curve Text in Photoshop
Easy Text Effect Tutorials
Ready to get started on your first text effect? Try one of these insightful beginner tutorials. Test out your knowledge with helpful projects inspired by nature, cartoons, and popular design trends.
How to Make a 3D Text Effect Action With Layer Styles in Photoshop
How to Create a Cartoon Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Make a Rock 3D Text Effect With Photoshop Layer Styles
How to Create a Leaf-Covered Text Effect Action in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a Spain-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
How to Make Cool Photoshop Text Effects Fast With Actions
How to Create a Luxury Gold Text Effect Action in Photoshop
How to Create a Wax Seal Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
How to Create a Stylish, Glowing Outline Text Effect in Photoshop
More Text Effect Tutorials
Want more text effects? This next collection is great for creatives with a little more experience in Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. Challenge yourself with incredible text effect tips and tricks.
How to Create a Flame Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a 3D Gold Text Effect With Photoshop Layer Styles
How to Create a Coconut Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
How to Create a Cool Cut-Out Text Effect in Illustrator
How to Create a Colorful Explosion Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create an Aquaman-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a Russian Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
How to Create a Retro, Colorful, Halftone Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a Piped Icing Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a Realistic Neon Light Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
Text Effect Videos
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Nature-Inspired Text Effects in Adobe Photoshop
Kirk Nelson shows you how to master a nature-inspired text effect in this awesome course for Adobe Photoshop. By the end of it, you'll have a stunning garden text effect you can apply to posters and more.
Apply Outer Glow to Layer Styles in Photoshop
One of the many ways to create text effects is with layer styles. This video will show you how to create a cool glowing effect you can apply to almost anything.
More Text Effect Videos
Want to see more videos? Check out a few similar topics:
- How to Outline Text in Adobe Photoshop
- How to Make a 3D Text Effect in Photoshop
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How to Make a Wooden Text Effect with Adobe Illustrator
Premium Text Effect Resources
We also have loads of inspiring premium resources to help you create stunning text effects fast. Grab one of these goodies from Envato Market or Envato Elements.
- Photoshop Actions42 Best Halftone Actions, Patterns, Brushes, and More! (for Photoshop and Illustrator)Melody Nieves
- Text Effects30 Creative Photoshop Text Effects—With Vibrant StylesSean Hodge
- Photoshop Actions30 Best Cartoon Photo Effects & Comic Text Photoshop ActionsMelody Nieves
- Text Effects37 Cool Photoshop Text Effects, Actions & Styles for 2020Melody Nieves
- Photoshop Actions20 Glitch & VHS Photo Effects With Digital Photoshop Art StylesMelody Nieves
- Photoshop Actions100 Super Awesome Adobe Photoshop Actions From Envato ElementsMelody Nieves
- Photoshop Actions35 Best New Photoshop Actions & Photo Effects for 2019 (Updated for 2020)Melody Nieves
- Adobe PhotoshopThe Must-Have Adobe Photoshop Assets for Designers and Digital ArtistsMary Winkler
- Christmas63 Awesome Festive Photoshop Christmas Filters & Add-OnsKirk Nelson
Further Recommended Reading
Expand your text effect knowledge with more fun reading material. Here are a few similar topics we recommend.
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Quick Tip: How to Create a Metallic Text Effect Using Layer Styles in Photoshop
How to Create a Kwanzaa Candle Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
How to Create a Spanish 3D Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
How to Create a Half-Blurred Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
How to Create a 3D Folded Steps Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a Sketch Text Effect Action in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a German Flag-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
How to Create a Copper Foil Texture Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create an 80s-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a Cactus Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
How to Create an Ink Cloud Typography Text Effect Using Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a 3D Hologram Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create an Engraved Stone Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
How to Create a Quick Rainbow Pride Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
How to Create a Furry, White Rabbit Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create an Easy Ice Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a Quick Repetitive Text Effect Illusion in Adobe Illustrator
How to Create a 'Stranger Things' Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a 3D Marquee Bulb Sign Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create an 80s-Inspired Silver Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
How to Create a Galaxy Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
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