Are you searching for some useful and professional level tutorials on creating text effects, if your answer is yes, then you are at right place. Here we are presenting 40 new and useful Photoshop & Illustrator tutorials that will help you in creating amazing text effect that can bring your boring design to life. Professionals as well as the beginners can benefit from these tutorials and can polish their skills.
We have compiled this collection for your inspiration so that you can learn from these tutorials because there are loads of useful tricks and techniques that even a highly experienced Photoshop user can learn. Have a look at this collection. Check out these fun and cool tutorials and make learning experience more pleasant!!!
Photoshop Tutorials:
Create a High-Gloss, Bubble Gum Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, We will show you how to create a glossy, bubble gum text effect using a combination of Photoshop’s Pen Tool and Layer Styles. Let’s get started!
How to Create a Chalk Logo Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial,We will show you how to apply a chalk effect to an illustration in Photoshop. This technique can be used on anything from a typographic illustration to a logo. Let’s get started!
Dripping Honey on Toast Text Effect
In this tutorial we will show you a simple way of modifying a toast stock photo, and using a couple of Layer Styles with some useful tricks, to create a golden syrupy honey-on-toast inspired text effect.
Create a “Sports Center” Style 3D Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial,We will show you how to create your own “Sports Center” inspired graphics using Photoshop CS6′s 3D capabilities combined with Filter Forge. In the process, we will show you how to use several tools including basic shapes, gradients, patterns, and textures. Let’s get started!
Create a 1980s Inspired 3D Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, we will show you how to use Photoshop’s 3D tools to create a 1980s inspired text effect. Let’s get started!
It is a really simple one, created using Photoshop’s Layer Styles, brushes, and Filters.
Create Stylized Hay Bale Typography in Photoshop
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a stylized hay bale typography in photoshop.
Shiny Inflated Foil 3D Text Effect
In this tutorial will show you how to play around with the material settings to create a puffy shiny foil-textured 3D text effect.
Create an Illuminated Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial,We will show you how to create a text effect that is illuminated with tracks of small lights using several Photoshop tools including vector shapes, brushes, Layer Styles, and Adjustment Layers. Let’s get started!
This tutorial we will show you how to create a curled ribbon text effect, then decorate it with thin stripes of glitter. The curl will be created using simple shapes and gradient overlays, and then, it will be placed all over the text using some techniques and tips and tricks.
Embossed Metal Tag Text Effect
In this tutorial is a quick easy one, that will show you how you can use shapes and layered Layer Styles to create a simple embossed metal tag-inspired text effect.
Glittering Red and Melting Ice Text Effect
In this tutorial will explain how to use multiple Layer Styles to create a velvety glossy glittering red text effect. Then, using some more Layer Styles and a simple brush, that text will be surrounded with melting ice.
In this tutorial, lettering guru Pomme Chan talks you step-by-step through how she created this incredible image.
Create A Unique Rock Text With Space Background In Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial,We will show you the steps we took to Create this Unique Rock Text with Space Background in Photoshop.We will show you an interesting way to place the rocks and join them together with simple line-drawing techniques.
Create a 3D Retro Text Effect With The Appearance Panel
In this tutorial I’d like to show you some quick, simple effects you can add to normal text to give it retro feel using just the Appearance panel in Adobe Illustrator. These effects will be completely non-destructive to the text so you can edit it at any time without repercussion.
Create 3D Rubber and Glass Text in Photoshop CS6
In this tutorial, we will explain how to use the vector editing and 3D capabilities of Photoshop to create rubber and glass 3D text. In the process, we will show you how to create the materials, modify the lighting, render the scene, and finally, how to enhance the color of the final result. Let’s get started!
Create a Magma Hot Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, we will explain how to create a magma hot text effect using layer styles and textures in Photoshop. Let’s get started!
Vintage Sparkly Sticker Inspired Text Effect
Today’s tutorial is inspired by the colorful sparkling prismatic/holographic stickers, and it will take you down memory lane back to when those dreadfully bright gradients were such a cool thing!
Create a 3D Vintage Lightbulb Sign Using Illustrator, Cinema 4D, and Photoshop
In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a vintage lightbulb sign using Adobe Illustrator to create and export the basic paths, Cinema 4D to create the 3D render, and Photoshop for post-production. Let’s get started!
Decorated Gold Metallic Text Effect
This is another festive holidays-inspired text effect tutorial, that explains how to use Photoshop’s Layer Styles, very basic brushes, and a nice bokeh texture to create decorated golden metallic text effect.
An elegant and strong photoshop text effect reminiscent of print letter cases that will help you create striking text based designs. Use the smart layer to create the effect with ease.
This tutorial will show you a really simple way to create a bunch of note cards, and then add some pins to group them together, using mainly Layer Styles, and some other simple elements as well.
This tutorial will show you how to use some kiwi stock images to create an awesome kiwi-inspired text effect. Let’s get started!
In the following tutorial We will guide you throughout the process of creating a candy text effect in Adobe Photoshop.We consider this tutorial to be suitable for beginners,but even more experienced users might find it enlightening.
Create an Easy Realistic Gold Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial we will explore an easy, but realistic Gold Text Effect in Photoshop.
How to Create Arcade Text Effect
This is a very simple tutorial that will show you how to use Photoshop’s Layer Styles, an awesome tip for creating 3D-like shadow, and a splatter brush, to create a bright Arcade-inspired text effect.
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a metallic text effect in photoshop.
In the following tutorial We will guide you through the process of creating a cookie text effect purely in Adobe Photoshop.The effect is quite stunning and easy to do, plus it could be used on variety of textures and materials in order to achieve a different look.
Create a 3D Neon Night Club Sign in Photoshop CS6 Extended
In this tutorial we will show you how to create a 3d neon night club sign in photoshop CS6 extended.
3D Layers Text Effect in Photoshop CS6
This tutorial will show you how to create a simple and fun layered text effect using the 3D capabilities, and will show you some cool tips and tricks that can be used whenever working in the 3D environment in general as well.
Create a Sleek Metallic 3D Text Effect in Photoshop CS6
In this tutorial will show you how you can play around with the different settings to create a simple, yet sophisticated, metallic text effect.
Layer Styles are a powerful feature in Photoshop that can help you achieve brilliant effects easily and quickly. Layering those styles is a great way to add dimension and details to the effect. This tutorial will show you how you can do that, and use it to create a space-inspired text effect.
This Photoshop tutorial will show you a very simple way to create a bright colorful rainbow text effect, using simple gradients and a blur filter.
Create a 3D Ice Text Effect With Modo and Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a 3D ice text effect using Modo to sculpt the 3D models and Photoshop for texturing and post-production. Let’s get started!
Adobe Illustrator Tutorials:
Use Brushes to Create a Watermelon Text Effect in Illustrator
Follow this tutorial and learn how to create an all vector watermelon text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
How to Create Custom Dirt Typography
In this tutorial, I wanted to share the workflow I have developed to create custom typography using a combination of real-world materials, photography, and Photoshop. Let’s get started!
Use a Pattern Brush to Create a Rope Text Effect in Illustrator
In the following steps you will learn how to create a pretty simple rope pattern brush and how to use it to create a nice text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
Use Pattern Brushes to Create a Shoe Lace Text Effect in Illustrator
In the following steps you will learn how to create a laces text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to create the main lace shapes using a simple rectangle, three Transform effects and some basic vector shape building techniques.
Danger! Danger! High Voltage! Create an Electric Text Effect in Illustrator
In the following steps you will learn how to create an electricity text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to setup a simple grid and how to create a pretty simple pattern brush and a bunch of thin art brushes.
Create a Chemistry Tubes Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
In the following steps you will learn how to create a chemistry tubes text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to setup a grid and how to create a simply piece of text. Using basic tools and effects along with the Snap to Grid feature you will learn how to create the main shape.
Create an Alphabetti Spaghetti Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
In the following steps you will learn how to create an alphabetti spaghetti text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to create a simple rectangle and a piece of text and how to easily place them in the center of your artboard. Next, using basic vector shape building techniques you will learn how to create the main compound paths.
Create 3D Letters Without the Use of 3D Tools in Adobe Illustrator
Follow this new quick tip and learn how to create simple 3D letters without the use of the 3D effects. We will start from a simple font and after a few adjustments we are going to be ready to create the 3D look with the help of the Transform effect and a few shape manipulations. Once completed, you can color the 3D letters as you desire. Let’s begin!
How to Create a Paper Quill Holiday Greeting in Adobe Illustrator
There’s something so elegant about holiday greeting cards with their gilded script fonts, glittery snowmen, and often paper craft designs. One such craft that I long for the time and patience to practice is that of paper quilling (or paper filigree).
Create a Detailed Christmas Lights Text Effect
In the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed Christmas lights text effects in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to setup a simple grid and how to create pixel perfect shapes using basic tools, effects and vector shape building techniques.
