You won't admit this:
You spend hours making text look like liquid gold. Not for clients. Not for your portfolio. Just because.
Here's the thing:
Text effects are your guilty pleasure. You tell yourself you're "practicing." You say you're "building skills." But really? You just love watching letters transform into chrome, fire, or glass.
And you have that folder.
Hidden three levels deep on your hard drive. Named something innocent like "Typography Practice." Filled with 47 versions of your name in different metallic finishes.
But here's what nobody tells you about those "guilty pleasure" sessions
They're making you lethal.
You're not just playing with effects. You're learning how light behaves, how colors interact, how depth creates impact. You're training your eye to see what others miss.
The best designers didn't get there by only doing "serious" work. They got there by playing too.
100+ text effect tutorials below.
Your permission slip to indulge starts now.
Table of Contents
- Editor's Picks
- 3D & Extruded
- Chrome, Metallic & Gold
- Fantasy, Horror, & Pop Culture
- Fire & Smoke
- Grafitti, Urban & Art
- Grunge, Ink & Distortion
- Nature & Organic
- Neon, Glow & Light
- Paper & Materials
- Retro & Vintage
- Typography Blends & Layouts
- Y2K & Retrofuturistic
Editor's Picks
Out of all 100 fantastic text effects in this collection, here's a small taste of the ones that really caught my eye. I didn't pick them because they're the most advanced or comprehensive—I chose them simply because they look really good. These four effects made me think you'll love them.
This Photoshop tutorial covers creating realistic gold text effects with organic reflections and surface texture while keeping your text fully editable.
This Photoshop tutorial covers creating typographic portrait posters by using text to define facial contours, including subject selection, background preparation, and text integration techniques.
This Photoshop tutorial covers creating acid text effects that appear to melt and dissolve, using blur effects, liquify tools, and gradient mapping to transform typography into flowing, organic shapes.
This Photoshop tutorial covers creating 80s chrome text effects with reflective, high-gloss finishes using adjustable techniques for custom metallic typography
3D & Extruded
Text effects that add depth and dimension using extrusion, bevels, and shadows. These techniques make typography appear three-dimensional with realistic perspective and layered depth. ⤴
Cartoon 3D Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, we will showing you how to making of a cartoon 3d text effect concept by using basic techniques in Photoshop. Download Luckiest Guy free font here… More
PhoTuts
Colorful Painted 3D Text Effect Tutorial in Photoshop
This video shows the process of a 3D-style text effect but also the use of some other techniques like adding shadows, highlights, shines, colors etc. and lots of Photoshop tools in order to create the final result, from Mixer brush and pen tool to clipping masks and adjustment layers. I suggest using a pen tablet […] More
Angelo Konofaos
How to Create a 3D Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
In today’s Adobe Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you how to create a great looking retro text effect. It’s made using a mix of layer styles and some clever Photoshop techniques, but the best part is it also makes use of Smart Objects to non-destructively create the effect, meaning the original type element can still be […] More
Spoon Graphics
Creating a 3D Glowing Text Effect in Photoshop
Adding depth and luminosity to text can transform a simple design into something visually striking. The combination of 3D extrusion and glow effects creates text that appears to leap off the page, making it perfect for logos, headers, and eye-catching graphics. This tutorial demonstrates how to build a complete 3D
Blue Lightning TV
Epic 3D Text Effects in Photoshop
In this tutorial, we’ll jump into the Photoshop 3d workspace to create some epic, superhero-style typography. With some basic modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing, we’ll check out a step by step workflow to harness infinite intergalactic awesomeness. Download textures and fonts used in this tutorial here… More
Texturelabs
Glossy Colorful Bevel Bisel 3D Text Effect in Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial you will learn how to create a beautiful, colorful and fun 3D text effect in a few easy steps. More
Tuts+
How to Create a Retro 3D Text Design in Photoshop
The allure of retro design continues to captivate, offering a nostalgic aesthetic that can add unique character to modern projects. Creating dynamic 3D text effects is a powerful way to infuse this vintage charm into your digital art, transforming flat typography into eye-catching, dimensional elements. This tutorial provides a comprehensive
Blue Lightning TV
How to Create Grungy 3D Extruded Text in Photoshop
Grungy 3D text combines dimensional depth with weathered, distressed textures to create typography that feels both bold and authentically worn. This aesthetic works perfectly for vintage band posters, urban street art designs, and retro gaming graphics where clean digital text feels too polished. This tutorial demonstrates how to build convincing
Panter
How to Create Wavy Motion Blur Text Effects in Photoshop
Smoke-like text effects create the illusion of letters dissolving into ethereal trails, perfect for mystical designs, horror themes, and abstract typography. The wavy motion blur technique transforms static text into dynamic visual elements that appear to drift and flow across the canvas. This effect combines Photoshop’s Path Blur filter with
Panter
Chrome, Metallic & Gold
Shiny metal text effects that replicate chrome, steel, gold, and other metallic surfaces. Created using gradients, reflections, and strategic highlights for a polished finish. ⤴
Create a jaw-dropping gold text effect in Photoshop
Create realistic gold type and logos without any custom painting in Photoshop – scroll through fonts and turn them to gold in real time. Tutorial by TextureLabs. Download images used in this tutorial here… More
Texturelabs
Create a sleek chrome logo in Photoshop
Photoshop tutorial by BlueLightningTV showing how to create a sleek, chrome logo from scratch. Download Nero font here More
Blue Lightning TV
Electric chrome text effect Photoshop Tutorial
Chrome text effect tutorial in Adobe Photoshop CC 2021. This Photoshop tutorial is about the process of creating a kind of electric chrome text effect using mostly the blending options and some adjustment layers. The project file is available on Patreon and on Gumroad More
Angelo Konofaos
How to Create a Dark Chrome Text Effect in Photoshop Using Advanced Layer Styles
Chrome effects transform ordinary text into polished, metallic masterpieces that command attention. The reflective surfaces and dimensional depth create that premium, high-end look perfect for logos, headlines, and promotional graphics. This tutorial demonstrates a layered approach using multiple bevel and emboss effects, strategic color choices, and gradient overlays to build
Panter
How to Create Retro Chrome Text Effects in Photoshop
Chrome text effects instantly elevate any design with their sleek, metallic finish and dimensional depth. The reflective surfaces and gradient layers create that premium, high-end aesthetic perfect for retro-futuristic designs, gaming graphics, and eye-catching headlines. This tutorial demonstrates how to build convincing chrome effects using layer styles, gradient mapping, and
Panter
Create Super Rad 80’s Chrome in Photoshop
The iconic 80s chrome aesthetic brings a bold, reflective energy to any design. This style evokes nostalgia and a futuristic vibe, making it perfect for standout titles, logos, and digital artwork. Recreating these vibrant, high-gloss effects requires specific techniques within Photoshop. This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to crafting detailed
Texturelabs
Realistic Chrome and Glossy Plastic Text Effect
Learn how to create a realistic looking chrome and glossy plastic text effect using some advanced Layer Styles techniques in Adobe Photoshop More
Enrique Flouret
Fantasy, Horror & Pop Culture
Text styles inspired by movies, games, and genre fiction. Includes mystical fonts, horror typography, superhero logos, and designs based on popular franchises. ⤴
Learn how to create the Stranger Things tv show logo in Photoshop
Netflix’s Stranger Things is a hit. So is the 80’s culture revival. Horror movies from that time were scary and fun at the same time and that’s something this show was able to capture with success. But for those who aren’t designers, there was something that helped to set that ambiance: the awesome 80’s styled […] More
Tuts+
Monster themed text effect in Photoshop
Create scary, monster style text for fun using basic layer effects. Lots of little tricks and techniques are shown in this video that you may find helpful in other styles as well. Great for Halloween and other art project uses. PSD file available here… Font is Clubber Lang Expanded More
Evan Eckard
Create Latte Art in Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial you will learn how to add your own chocolate syrup art adorning the foamy top of Caffè Mocha. More
Blue Lightning TV
Scary Blood Text Effect With Wall Scrawled with Blood
For fans of horror & the macabre, this is a Photoshop CS6 tutorial showing how to make a horrific, dungeon-like wall hidden in dark shadows with a message scrawled across it in blood. Download Cold Night for Alligators Font, Concrete Wall. More
Blue Lightning TV
Fire & Smoke
Effects that make text appear made of flames, smoke, water, or other fluid elements. Uses particle effects and organic shapes to simulate natural movement and flow. ⤴
Burn Text and Graphics into a toast in Photoshop
Achieving a realistic integration of digital elements onto textured surfaces is a common challenge in graphic design. Photoshop offers powerful tools to simulate physical interactions, transforming flat images into believable three-dimensional effects. This video tutorial demonstrates how to create the appearance of burnt graphics and text seamlessly integrated into a
Blue Lightning TV
Create a Text Burnt on Wood in Photoshop
Today, Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV will show us how to create a text burnt on wood using Photoshop. The tutorial is extremely detailed, loaded with useful techniques, and very easy to follow. Download Wood texture, Download Font. More
Blue Lightning TV
How to Create a Wood Burn Effect in Photoshop
Wood burning transforms simple text and graphics into rustic, branded designs that carry the authenticity of crafted woodwork. This timeless aesthetic connects digital art with traditional craftsmanship, creating visuals that feel both handmade and professional. Photoshop’s layering and blending capabilities make it possible to simulate the charred, weathered appearance of
Photoshop Arthouse
Dramatic text on fire effect
Flames are particularly hard to render in Photoshop, but in this tutorial I’ll show you how to use a photograph of fire to set text to the match. We’ll render the look on a nice dark background with a gorgeous text effect to complete the image. More
Tuts+
Magic Smoke Text Effect in Photoshop
Learn how to create this swirling magic text look in Adobe Photoshop. Download assets used in this tutorial here… More
Texturelabs
Graffiti, Urban & Art
Text effects that replicate spray paint, street art, urban aesthetics, and art paint. Features paint drips, stencil styles, and rough textures that capture the raw energy of city walls and graffiti culture. ⤴
Colorful Graffiti Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, we will showing you how to create an editable graffiti text effect by using basic techniques in Photoshop. Download add-ons here… Download free font here… More
PhoTuts
How to Create a Stencil Spray Paint Text Effect Using Photoshop, Firefly & Illustrator
Street art transforms simple text into bold statements with that unmistakable spray paint look. The rough, organic texture of stenciled letters creates an edgy aesthetic that stands out from polished digital fonts. This technique combines multiple Adobe tools to achieve authentic graffiti-style text, complete with realistic drips and that characteristic
Panter
Dripping Paint Effect in Photoshop
Create this dripping paint effect without any painting by hand in Photoshop. Works great for text, logos, graffiti artwork and more. Free textures and more linked below. Check the Cast Shadow Action tutorial here… Download assets used in this tutorial here… More
Texturelabs
Watercolor Text Painted on a Wet Paper
Create a realistic watercolor brush text painted over a wet paper. Lots of tips in this tutorial. More
Enrique Flouret
Spray Painted Stencil Text Effect in Photoshop
Learn this easy technique to create a realistic spray painted text effect on black leather without any custom painting in Adobe Photoshop. Download tutorial assets here… More
Texturelabs
How to create a watercolor text effect in Adobe Photoshop
In this tutorial by Chris Spooner from Spoon Graphics you are going to learn how to use a cocktail of Photoshop filters that produce a pretty cool watercolor style effect. One of the best features of this effect is it uses a Smart Object to allow the styling to be added to live text, this […] More
Spoon Graphics
Create a Photo Text Splash Effect in Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial I show how to use multiple layer masking, clipping mask, and custom splash brush tools to create a photo text splash effect. Download support files for custom brushes, support image files (creative commons attribution): tampa, tampa 2, tampa 3, tampa 4, tampa 5 and tampa 6. Video tutorial More
Good Creative Academy
Grunge, Ink & Distortion
Rough, textured effects using ink splatters, scratches, and distressed elements. Creates deliberately imperfect typography with worn edges, smudged surfaces, and artistic destruction. ⤴
Advanced Grunge Text Effect in Photoshop
Power distressing for type and logos in Photoshop! In this tutorial, we’ll go beyond layers masks for a new way to use grunge and texture elements. Download tutorial assets here… More
Texturelabs
Creating a Grunge Text Effect in Photoshop Using Displacement Maps
Grunge typography transforms clean, modern fonts into weathered, distressed masterpieces that feel authentic and rebellious. This aesthetic captures the raw energy of underground culture, where imperfection becomes a powerful design statement. This video tutorial demonstrates how to create convincing grunge text effects using Photoshop’s displacement mapping technique. You’ll learn to
Panter
Distressed Ink Bleed Text Effect in Photoshop
Street art and underground design aesthetics have a raw, rebellious quality that draws the eye and commands attention. The distressed ink bleed effect captures this energy by transforming clean typography into something that looks weathered, organic, and authentically gritty. This technique combines blur effects with threshold adjustments to create text
Panter
Grungy Ink Bleed Text Effect Tutorial in Photoshop
Street art and underground design capture attention through their raw, imperfect textures that feel authentic and rebellious. The ink bleed effect transforms clean typography into something that appears weathered and organic, as if ink has spread naturally on wet paper. This technique combines blur effects with texture overlays to create
Panter
How to Create a Grungy Screen Print Text Effect in Photoshop
Screen printing creates distinctive textures that digital typography often lacks—rough edges, halftone dots, and color bleeding that gives text authentic character. These imperfections make designs feel handcrafted and rebellious, perfect for band merchandise, vintage posters, and streetwear graphics. This tutorial demonstrates how to recreate that gritty screen print aesthetic
Panter
How to Make Grungy Ghost Text Effects in Photoshop
Ghost text effects combine ethereal transparency with gritty texture to create typography that feels both haunting and visually striking. This design technique has become increasingly popular in horror-themed projects, album covers, and creative branding where designers want to convey mystery or edginess. This tutorial demonstrates how to build a convincing
Panter
How to Create a Grungy Splatter Text Effect in Photoshop
Grungy text effects capture the raw energy of street art and underground design movements. The weathered, distressed look adds character and rebellion to typography, making it perfect for band posters, urban branding, and edgy graphic projects. This video demonstrates how to combine custom splatter brushes, texture overlays, and adjustment layers
Panter
Nature & Organic
Typography that incorporates natural elements earth materials. Blends letterforms with organic patterns and surface textures. ⤴
Create a Floral Typography Text Effect in Photoshop
This Photoshop tutorial by Nathaniel Dodson is all about how to create a cool effect where type is intertwined through a floral bouquet. You’ll learn how to layer masks and shadows to build a complex effect that has depth and shape. You will also create a type of parchment paper beneath the floral design to […] More
TutVid
Create a spectacular grass text effect
Ever wanted to make text out of grass? Well with Photoshop you can. In this tutorial we’ll create a rather cool looking grass-text effect using a photo of grass, the pen tool and a bit of patience. More
Tuts+
Create a text on a foggy rainy window in Photoshop
Photoshop tutorial by BlueLightningTv showing how to create the look of a handwritten message on a foggy, rainy window pane. Download Foggy, rainy, window pane image. Download Yellowtail Regular Font More
Blue Lightning TV
Create a fur text effect in Photoshop
Learn how to create a fur text effect, with an African or aboriginal style, in Photoshop. Detailed step by step video tutorial.
Blue Lightning TV
How to Create a Floral Typography Text Effect in Photoshop
In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to create the popular floral typography effect, where type is combined with images of flowers to create pretty artwork. We’ll begin by producing a composition of floral illustrations, then add the type and erase specific portions of the artwork to make it seem like the […] More
Spoon Graphics
How to Create a Realistic Cloud Text Effect in Photoshop
Every new release of Photoshop includes some kind of tool that automates something we are used to doing manually. Many times it makes tedious tasks go by faster without having much effect on the final outcome of our designs.Sometimes, however, taking the time to do something by hand can yield more interesting results.This tutorial will […] More
Design Panoply
Leafy Text Effect Photoshop Tutorial
In today’s Adobe Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to make this Eco text effect, which is made up of loads of tiny leaves, along with vines and water droplets. It’s a great example of how patience is the key ingredient to creating cool artwork. It doesn’t make use of any complicated tools […] More
Spoon Graphics
Learn How to Create a Magma Hot Text Effect in Photoshop
Learn how to create a magma text effect in Photoshop with layer styles and textures. Assets Used in This Video: • 100 Photoshop Layer Styles Bundle (Requires paid subscription). • Fire Sparks Photo (Requires paid subscription). • Free Smoke Photo More
Tuts+
Leaves Text Effect in Photoshop
In this short video, we’re going to learn how to create a cool text effect in Photoshop: leaves coming out of a letter.We will create this effect from scratch using layer masks, the pen tool, and some drop shadows. Download the leaves photo used in this tutorial. More
2-Minute Design
Neon, Glow & Light
Bright, illuminated text that mimics neon signs and LED displays. Features vivid colors, soft light diffusion, and atmospheric glows for an electric aesthetic. ⤴
Create a Neon Text Effect in Photoshop with Blur and Layer Styles
Neon signs bring instant energy to any design with their electric glow and vibrant colors. The luminous quality that makes real neon so captivating can transform ordinary text into something that feels alive and pulsing with light. This video demonstrates how to recreate that distinctive neon look using Photoshop’s blur
Panter
Create a Realistic Neon Sign Text Effect in Photoshop
In this neon effect Photoshop tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a neon effect, sign, light using only Smart Objects in Photoshop.at the end of the tutorial, you will be able to create a very realistic & colorful Neon text effect Mockup which can be reused again and again to re-apply the complete neon effect […] More
Pixivu
How to create a bright realistic neon text effect in Photoshop
Love neon signs? Ever wanted to create your own? With the magic software, we can easily experiment with and create a neon light text effect, no electricity necessary! In fact, whether you’re a software expert or a complete beginner, doing so can be a breeze! In this video, we’ll check out a couple of different […] More
Tuts+
Futuristic Neon Text Effect in Photoshop
This Photoshop tutorial will teach you how to create a neat, Futuristic Grunge Text Effect in a few easy steps. Download Acens Font. Download PSD file here… More
Ch-Ch-Check It
Glowing Text Effect in Photoshop
Looking for an alternative to the flat-looking Outer Glow Effect in Photoshop? In this tutorial, we’ll check out a simple technique that generates awesome results to create a more realistic glow for text and logos. Be sure to try out the same technique to make your photographs glow as well! Download free fog and lens […] More
Texturelabs
How to Create a Dramatic Spotlight Effect in the Sky in Photoshop
Adding a dramatic spotlight effect to your images can transform an ordinary sky into a captivating scene, drawing the viewer’s eye and enhancing the overall mood. This technique is particularly effective for emphasizing specific elements or creating a sense of grandeur and focus within a composition. In this tutorial, you
Blue Lightning TV
Create a Realistic Neon Text Effect in Photoshop
Learn how to create an amazing realistic neon text effect in a few easy steps using Adobe Photoshop.
Texturelabs
Paper & Materials
Text effects using textures from paper, canvas, leather, fabric, and other physical materials. Adds tactile quality and surface detail to digital typography. ⤴
A Nice Popup Papercraft Text Effect
Some time ago, I wrote a tutorial showing how to create a papercraft text effect based on a design created by Mario Hugo for Wired Magazine. This time, I created another text effect based on paper craft. A popup paper craft effect such as those found on kids books. The process is fairly simple. A […] More
Enrique Flouret
How to Carve Egyptian Hieroglyphics in Photoshop
Photoshop tutorial by BlueLightning TV showing how to carve Egyptian hieroglyphics and custom text into a subterranean, stone wall. Download files here: Stone Wall, Pegypta, Meroitic Hieroglyphics. How to Install Fonts: If Lighting Effects are greyed out or unavailable. In 64bit Mac OS, run Photoshop in 32bit mode. Only Extended versions of PS. Go to […] More
Blue Lightning TV
Carved Stone Text Effect in Photoshop
Create this cracked and weathered concrete stone text look with a few simple and versatile techniques in Adobe Photoshop. Download tutorial assets here… More
Texturelabs
Create a Realistic Paper Cutout Text Effect in Photoshop
This Photoshop tutorial from Made By Mighty will show you how to apply this paper effect to your text or lettering. The step-by-step format will help you recreate the effect whether you are a beginner or an expert. Make sure to subscribe for more Photoshop tutorials. Download pattern here… More
Made by Mighty
Create a Realistic Wood Text Effect in Photoshop
Learn a quick and easy technique for distressed 3D wood typography using just one texture and a few Photoshop tools and tricks. Free texture links and more listed below. Thanks for watching and please leave your comments or questions below! Download tutorial assets here… More
Texturelabs
Create a beautiful origami text effect in Photoshop
Photoshop CC tutorial showing how to design an origami-style, folded paper, text logo. Download PSD file, Origami font, and Labtop Font. More
Blue Lightning TV
How to Create a Folded Paper Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a folded paper text effect in Photoshop where the letters look like they’re peeling up from the page. More
New Layer
Create a Rubber Stamp Text Effect in Photoshop
This Photoshop tutorial by BlueLightning TV will show you how to create the look of a rubber stamp and how to apply it over an image. More
Blue Lightning TV
Papercraft Text Effect
Wired Magazine introduced on the September 2008 issue a new headline design created by Mario Hugo. This cool headline design struck me with its beauty and simplicity. So I decided to turn this effect into a Photoshop tutorial. Although the effect is a bit different, all credit should be given to Mario Hugo. Since he […] More
Enrique Flouret
Western Style Old Wood Text Effect In Photoshop
In this tutorial, James Reid from Candy Skull Tuts shows you how to create a cool western style text effect using duplicates of layers and layer styles. More
CandySkull Tuts
Retro & Vintage
Typography that captures the aesthetic of earlier eras with classic design elements, nostalgic color schemes, and timeless styling. These effects give text a distinctly retro feel and vintage appeal. ⤴
Create a Beautiful Fileteado Lettering Design in Photoshop
The Fileteado is a popular culture decorative art typically used in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the beginning of the 20th century. It was, and still is, usually applied to almost anything from signs, leaderboards, objects, trucks and buses to mention a few. It is mainly composed of a text element, sometimes an image, and lots […] More
Enrique Flouret
Create a Classic 1940s Horror Movie Title Design in Photoshop
Recreating the distinctive visual aesthetics of classic cinema presents a compelling creative challenge for designers. The horror genre of the 1940s, in particular, relied heavily on evocative typography and atmospheric effects to set a chilling tone, often with a blend of Gothic and distressed elements. This tutorial provides a comprehensive,
Blue Lightning TV
Create an Outrun-style retro text effect in Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial by Nathaniel Dodson from TutVid, you will learn how to create the Outrun video game style using gradients, textures, colors, text and more to create a myriad of different “Outrun” style works of art. DOWNLOAD the Gradient Pack here…, Download the dirt spray brushes here… download the dust and scratches textures […] More
TutVid
Create a colorful vintage marquee bulb sign in Photoshop
In this tutorial, talented Photoshop artist Chris Spooner from Spoon Graphics, is going to show you how to create a vintage style marquee bulb letter sign in Adobe Photoshop. You’ll use Photoshop’s 3D feature to quickly build each letter with realistic depth and shading, then also add realistic surface materials and illuminated bulbs using photographs […] More
Spoon Graphics
Create a Comic Book Pop Art Poster
In this tutorial by Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV you will learn how to design and create a comic book-style, pop art poster of an explosive punch, smack or slap from scratch in Photoshop. Download Death Rattle font here… More
Blue Lightning TV
Create a ransom note in Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial by BlueLightningTV you will learn how to create a custom, ransom note on folded paper. Downloads: Folded paper image and Black Casper font More
Blue Lightning TV
How to Create a Blurry Halftone Text Effect in Photoshop
Comic book aesthetics and vintage print textures bring a distinctive visual punch to modern digital typography. The halftone effect—those characteristic dot patterns from traditional printing—creates instant nostalgia and graphic impact when combined with strategic blur techniques. This technique transforms simple text into dynamic graphic elements that capture the
Panter
How to Make a 1920s, Jazz Age, Title Design from Scratch
Photoshop tutorial showing how to design and create a strong, 1920s-style, Jazz Age, title design against a swirling, marble background from scratch. Download Herald Square font More
Blue Lightning TV
Money Style Lettering in Photoshop
Create an outstanding and shiny lettering similar to those used in bills and stocks. Download the photo files here… and the United States Font here… More
Noyse Works
Carve Text and Graphics onto the Side of an Ancient Pyramid
Photoshop CC 2014 tutorial showing how to carve monumental-sized text and graphics onto the side of an ancient, Egyptian pyramid. Download Pyramid photo – Download American Captain Regular font More
Blue Lightning TV
How to Create a Vintage, Film Noir Movie Title in Photoshop
This Photoshop tutorial by BlueLightning TV how to design and create a film noir, movie opening title card similar to crime dramas from the 1940s and 1950s. Download Film noir PSD file, Fabric texture, Montgomery Font. More
Blue Lightning TV
Smashed Rock Text Effect
A quick way to create a “smashed” text effect with a rock stytle texture. This is more of a stylized effect, rather than a realistic rock text effect. Works great for logos and art pieces. Rock Texture found at Shutterstock. Font is Chinese Rocks. More
Evan Eckard
Create a vintage postcard in Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to create a retro vintage postcard in a few easy steps using Adobe Photoshop. Watch full video tutorial.
Blue Lightning TV
Typography Blends & Layout
Text effects designed to seamlessly integrate with photographs and backgrounds. Focuses on blending techniques, lighting matches, and compositional approaches that make typography appear naturally part of the scene. ⤴
Add Text Behind a Subject with Realistic Shadows in Photoshop
Creating convincing text-behind-object effects in Photoshop requires more than basic masking techniques. While separating a subject and placing text behind it seems straightforward, achieving realistic results means accounting for proper lighting, shadow behavior, and environmental effects that make the composition believable. This tutorial demonstrates advanced techniques for creating text-behind-subject effects
PiXimperfect
How to Place an Image in Text in Photoshop
In this tutorial by Aaron Nace from Phlearn you will learn how to place an image in text in Photoshop. Combining an image with text can be a super fun and effective technique. You’ll start off with choosing the text and font. With your end goal in mind, you’ll probably want to choose a text […] More
Phlearn
Create a cool text portrait in Photoshop – Photoshop Roadmap
This tutorial explores the process of creating a powerful typographic portrait poster using Adobe Photoshop. It transforms a standard photo into a visually striking artwork where text forms the contours of a subject’s face. Viewers will learn essential Photoshop techniques, from precise subject selection and background preparation to the artful
Blue Lightning TV
Create a hole punch effect using knockout in Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial from PiXimperfect you will learn how to create a super-customizable, highly editable hole for all your designs in Photoshop! Learn how to mask out shapes or text from a layer, non-destructively using the amazing “Knockout” feature of Layer Styles in Photoshop. Download sample images here… More
PiXimperfect
Create a Typographic Portrait in Photoshop – Photoshop Roadmap
This tutorial explores a creative method for transforming a standard photographic portrait into a unique work of art composed entirely of text. It demonstrates how to combine typography with image manipulation to create a visually compelling and personalized artistic statement. Viewers will learn how to prepare an image, generate and
Blue Lightning TV
How to Create a Text and Photo Poster with Displacement Effects in Photoshop
Integrating typography with photography in poster design presents unique creative opportunities, especially when text appears to naturally wrap around the contours and textures of photographic elements. This effect transforms flat text into a dimensional element that feels organically connected to the underlying image, creating visual depth and sophisticated composition. This
Photoshop Arthouse
How to Create Overlapping Shadow Text Effect in Photoshop
Dramatic text effects transform ordinary typography into striking visual statements that command attention. The overlapping shadow technique creates depth and dimension by layering individual characters with gradient overlays and reflections. This effect works particularly well for movie titles, album covers, and promotional graphics where bold, cinematic impact matters most. Watch
Panter
How to Merge Text with Images in Photoshop Using Layer Masks
Text effects can transform ordinary typography into striking visual elements that capture attention and convey meaning beyond words. When text appears to weave seamlessly through images, it creates a professional, dimensional look that suggests depth and craftsmanship. This technique combines the precision of layer masks with strategic brushwork to achieve
WeJustClickMe
How to make a text poster of a portrait in Photoshop – Photoshop Roadmap
One surprising technique in creating a text portrait poster involves generating a specific displacement map. The process requires saving a composite snapshot of the subject’s head and shoulders as a separate file, then intentionally darkening its levels between 110 and 120. This seemingly counter-intuitive step is crucial for ensuring the
Blue Lightning TV
How to Place Text Behind an Object in a Photo
In this tutorial you will learn how you can place text,or anything, behind or between objects on a photo in a few easy steps using Adobe Photoshop More
Justin Odisho
Quick and Easy Perspective Text in Photoshop
Integrating text seamlessly into photographic scenes can elevate a design, making static words appear as if they are a natural part of the environment. However, placing text onto non-flat surfaces like walls, floors, or objects with realistic perspective requires more than simple scaling or rotation—it demands a sophisticated approach
Brendan Williams
Y2K & Futuristic
Modern effects inspired by early 2000s digital culture and sci-fi aesthetics. Features holographic surfaces, digital glitches, and sleek technological elements. ⤴
How to Create Chromatic Aberration Text Effect in Photoshop
Chromatic aberration brings that dreamy, vintage camera lens distortion that makes text pop with separated color channels. This optical effect mimics how cheaper lenses struggle to focus all colors at the same point, creating those signature red, green, and blue edges that drift apart. This technique transforms ordinary text into
Panter
How to Create a Foil Text Effect in Photoshop
Foil text effects bring luxurious shine and metallic depth to typography, mimicking the reflective quality of embossed metallic lettering. This dimensional effect works perfectly for premium branding, elegant invitations, or any design that needs an upscale metallic finish. The technique relies heavily on Photoshop’s layer styles, particularly bevel and emboss
Panter
How to Create 3D Cylindrical Text Around a Model in Photoshop
Wrapping text around a three-dimensional cylinder creates dynamic visual effects that make designs pop off the page. This technique transforms flat typography into engaging dimensional elements that appear to curve naturally around objects or models. The process combines Illustrator’s 3D revolve capabilities with Photoshop’s masking and layer effects to achieve
Panter
Creating Cylindrical Glowing Text Effects in Photoshop
Text that curves around an invisible cylinder creates the illusion of depth and dimension that flat typography simply cannot match. The technique transforms ordinary words into dynamic visual elements that appear to wrap around three-dimensional space. This approach combines Photoshop’s warp tools with strategic layer effects to build convincing cylindrical
Panter
How to Create a Melting RGB Text Effect in Photoshop
RGB chromatic aberration creates that distinctive glitched look where colors separate and shift, mimicking old TV distortions or digital malfunctions. When combined with melting effects, this technique produces text that appears to dissolve into streams of separated color channels. This tutorial demonstrates how to combine Photoshop’s Liquify filter with color
Panter
Creating Circular Text with Motion Blur Effects in Photoshop
Spinning text effects with motion blur create the illusion of dynamic movement and energy in digital designs. This visual technique transforms static typography into something that appears to be rotating rapidly through space, leaving trailing blur patterns that catch the eye. The combination of circular text arrangement, perspective distortion, and
Panter
Creating a Blurry Heatmap Text Effect with Gradient Maps in Photoshop
Heatmap effects transform ordinary text into dynamic, energy-filled visuals that pulse with color and movement. These vibrant gradients suggest thermal imaging or data visualization, making them perfect for tech presentations, gaming graphics, or modern branding projects. This technique combines Photoshop’s gradient mapping with strategic blur effects to create text that
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Create Liquid Melting Acid Text in Perspective in Photoshop
Acid text effects capture the raw energy of corrosive transformation, turning ordinary typography into flowing, organic shapes that appear to melt and dissolve. This distinctive visual style suggests powerful forces reshaping matter itself, creating text that seems alive with chemical reaction. The technique transforms flat letters into dimensional, perspective-distorted forms
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How to Create Gradient Chrome Text Effect in Photoshop
Chrome effects elevate text from ordinary typography into polished, metallic masterpieces that command attention. The reflective surfaces and dimensional depth create that premium look perfect for modern logos, eye-catching headlines, and promotional graphics that need to stand out. This technique demonstrates how to build realistic chrome text using gradient overlays,
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Create Fire Text with Motion Blur and Gradients in Photoshop
Fire text effects bring raw energy and dynamic movement to any design project. The combination of motion blur and colorful gradients creates the illusion of blazing flames trailing behind text, perfect for logos, posters, and dramatic typography. This technique transforms static lettering into something that appears to be racing across
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Create Liquid Gradient Text Effect in Photoshop
Liquid text effects transform ordinary typography into flowing, organic shapes that seem to move across the page. This dynamic style captures the fluid properties of water, paint, or molten materials, creating text that appears to drip, flow, or splash. The technique combines shape manipulation with blur effects and gradient mapping
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Create a Spinning Melting Fire Text Effect in Photoshop
Fire effects transform ordinary text into dynamic visual statements that command attention. The melting, flowing appearance mimics liquid fire or molten metal, creating depth and movement that static text simply cannot achieve. This technique combines warping, gradient mapping, and strategic blurring to build layers of flowing color. The smudge tool
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Create a Vintage CRT Text Effect in Photoshop
The distinctive visual qualities of vintage CRT monitors—with their characteristic color separation, scanlines, and analog blur—have become a powerful design element in modern digital art. These old television and computer displays created a unique aesthetic through their phosphor-based technology and analog signal processing. This technique recreates that nostalgic
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Create X-Ray Neon Motion Blur Text Effect in Photoshop
Neon signs have an unmistakable electric presence that transforms any space into something vibrant and alive. The ghostly glow of neon tubes creates an otherworldly atmosphere that blends retro nostalgia with futuristic energy. This tutorial demonstrates how to recreate that captivating neon aesthetic in Photoshop, complete with motion blur effects
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How to Create a Black Liquid Text Effect in Photoshop
Black liquid typography creates a mysterious, viscous aesthetic that flows between elegant and edgy. This striking effect transforms ordinary text into something that appears to drip, bubble, and shine like thick ink or oil. The technique combines vector shapes with strategic layer effects to build depth and dimension. Multiple duplicated
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