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. Create 5 high-impact typography effects in Adobe InDesign

      Create 5 high-impact typography effects in Adobe InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      This Adobe InDesign tutorial shows you how to create five striking typographic designs using tools and tricks available to you in the software.

    2. How to create a gold 3D text effect in Spline

      How to create a gold 3D text effect in Spline

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Create a dazzling animated gold text effect in Spline with realistic reflections, smooth animations, and elegant lighting.

    3. How to create a floral typography text effect in Photoshop

      How to create a floral typography text effect in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Learn how to create flower text art in Photoshop. Use a flower stock image with simple text and a few layer styles, filters, textures, and adjustments to...

    4. How to create a comic book text effect in Spline

      How to create a comic book text effect in Spline

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Create an animated 3D comic text effect in Spline with bold typography, explosive motion, and vibrant materials.

    5. How to create a Studio Ghibli-inspired text effect

      How to create a Studio Ghibli-inspired text effect

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In the following tutorial, we’ll create a text effect in Illustrator inspired by one of Miyazaki's wonderful creations: Howl's Moving Castle.

    6. How to skew text in Illustrator

      How to skew text in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial, you'll design a poster with experimental typographic elements in Adobe Illustrator. This is perfect for beginner designers who are looking...

    7. How to create a Year of the Snake text effect

      How to create a Year of the Snake text effect

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a golden snake text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    8. How to create a cartoon text effect in Affinity Designer

      How to create a cartoon text effect in Affinity Designer

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Want to know how to create a cartoon text effect in Affinity Designer? Our step-by-step tutorial will guide you through creating vivid and bold lettering.

    9. How to create a gradient blended text effect (Spotify Wrapped inspired)

      How to create a gradient blended text effect (Spotify Wrapped inspired)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a text effect inspired by the Spotify Wrapped 2024 design.

    10. How to create a holographic sticker text effect

      How to create a holographic sticker text effect

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn to create a holographic sticker in Adobe Illustrator using a gradient mesh and a couple of effects.

    11. Bevel and Emboss in Photoshop: A complete guide with tips and tricks

      Bevel and Emboss in Photoshop: A complete guide with tips and tricks

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this comprehensive guide to Bevel and Emboss, we will explain the settings behind Bevel and Emboss, including Contour and Texture, and how you can use...

    12. How to create a neotribal 3D chrome text effect

      How to create a neotribal 3D chrome text effect

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Learn what is cybersigilism and how to design a striking neotribal 3D chrome text effect using a combination of Photoshop, Blender and Illustrator in this...

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