Learn about Text Effects

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.

Getting started with Text Effects

  • Create an Isometric 3D Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

    Create an Isometric 3D Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

    Daniel White
  • 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 2024

    30+ Cool Photoshop Text Effects, Actions & Styles for 2024

    Melody Nieves
    1. How to Create a Vintage Type Postcard

      How to Create a Vintage Type Postcard

      Tutorial Intermediate

      In the following steps, you will learn how to design a vintage postcard in Adobe Illustrator. The tutorial will delve into clipping masks, using bitmap...

    2. How to Create a Layered Text Effect in Affinity Designer

      How to Create a Layered Text Effect in Affinity Designer

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn how to make a simple yet eye-catching layered text effect that's easy to recolor and is fully editable—all in a few simple steps.

    3. How to Make a Vintage Circus Sign in Illustrator

      How to Make a Vintage Circus Sign in Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a vintage circus sign and how to make circus text in Illustrator.

    4. How to Create a Slashed 3D Text Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Slashed 3D Text Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Do you love text effects? Follow this tutorial and learn how to create sliced text in Illustrator and make it look 3D in a few easy steps.

    5. How to Make a Drop Shadow in Photoshop

      How to Make a Drop Shadow in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      When you use Photoshop to add drop shadows, you add an interesting visual elements to your projects. Learn how to add a drop shadow in Photoshop in this...

    6. How to Create a Beyoncé "Cowboy Carter" Ribbon in Illustrator

      How to Create a Beyoncé "Cowboy Carter" Ribbon in Illustrator

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Learn how to create a ribbon vector banner inspired by the Beyoncé Act II Cowboy Carter album cover. This includes a ruffle vector brush that is easy to use...

    7. How to Create a 3D Text Effect Action in Photoshop

      How to Create a 3D Text Effect Action in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      Love 3D text? In this quick video, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to create a Photoshop action for an awesome 3D text effect.

    8. How to Make Pop Art Text Effects in Illustrator

      How to Make Pop Art Text Effects in Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      Are you a fan of pop art letters and pop art effects? In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to make pop art text with cool Illustrator effects.

    9. How to Use Outline Stroke in Illustrator

      How to Use Outline Stroke in Illustrator

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Learn how to use an outline stroke and brushes to make a creative Noël text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    10. 30 Top Comic Text & Cartoon Effects With Photoshop Actions

      30 Top Comic Text & Cartoon Effects With Photoshop Actions

      Tutorial Beginner

      Fan of cartoon edits? Create comic text and cartoon effects with Photoshop actions faster than ever before. Check out these resources from Envato Elements!

    11. How to Draw the Ghostbusters Logo

      How to Draw the Ghostbusters Logo

      Tutorial Intermediate

      This step-by-step guide is crafted for both beginners and intermediate users looking to learn how to draw the Ghostbusters logo and its unforgettable "No...

    12. How to Create the Sonic the Hedgehog Logo in Illustrator

      How to Create the Sonic the Hedgehog Logo in Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      Are you a Sonic the Hedgehog fan? Follow this tutorial and learn how to recreate the Sonic logo in a few simple steps.