30 Best Ever Photoshop Tutorials For Creating 3D Text Effects

• September 9th, 2013
• Photoshop

Here is a collection of 30 Photoshop tutorials that will help you produce stunning 3D typography for your designs. By incorporating 3D text effects, you can create a lasting impact on your audience. This roundup includes some of the best Photoshop tutorials available, providing you with the tools you need to create unique 3D text effects that will take your designs to the next level.

In this resource, you will find step-by-step instructions and tips for each tutorial, making it a valuable asset for both beginners and professionals. Whether you are looking to improve your skills or learn new techniques, this collection has something for everyone. From creating realistic 3D text to adding texture and lighting effects, these tutorials cover a range of topics that will help you become a better designer.

I highly recommend bookmarking this resource for future reference. As you work on new projects, you may find yourself needing to create 3D text effects, and this collection will be a great starting point. And of course, don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments below. Let us know which tutorial was your favorite and how it helped you in your designs. We would love to hear from you!

1. Create Super Glossy 3D Typography in Illustrator and Photoshop

In today’s tutorial it demonstrate how to create super glossy 3D typography using Illustrator and Photoshop

2. Create a Textured Wooden Text Effect Using Photoshop’s 3D Capabilities

You’ll learn how to create a simple wooden text effect using some practical, 3D and texturing techniques in Photoshop CS6 Extended.

3. Create a Glowing 3D Text Effect With Filter Forge and Photoshop

In this tutorial, it will show you how to combine Photoshop with Filter Forge to create a glowing 3D text effect. We will begin by showing you how to create basic shapes in Photoshop, we’ll then show you how to convert them to 3D, and finally how to add the final touches using Filter Forge and a few of Photoshop’s basic features.

4. Create an Abstract Retro-Pop Wallpaper

In this tutorial, it will show you how to combine Photoshop with Filter Forge to create a glowing 3D text effect. We will begin by showing you how to create basic shapes in Photoshop, we’ll then show you how to convert them to 3D, and finally how to add the final touches using Filter Forge and a few of Photoshop’s basic features.

5. Photoshop tutorial: Master 3D type effects

In this tutorial, it will show you how to combine Photoshop with Filter Forge to create a glowing 3D text effect. We will begin by showing you how to create basic shapes in Photoshop, we’ll then show you how to convert them to 3D, and finally how to add the final touches using Filter Forge and a few of Photoshop’s basic features.

6. How to Create Remarkable 3D Text in Photoshop

In this quick and easy graphic design tutorial, you’ll discover a handy process for generating eye-grabbing three-dimensional typography with the help of Photoshop and some creative techniques.

7. Create Astonishing Nightclub Themed 3D Typography

3D graphics are often created using several applications. Today, you will use Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D to create a stunning nightclub themed 3D composite.

8. Colorful Plexi Text Effect using Photoshop

3D graphics are often created using several applications. Today, you will use Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D to create a stunning nightclub themed 3D composite.

9. How to Create High Quality Metal 3D Text in Photoshop

3D graphics are often created using several applications. Today, you will use Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D to create a stunning nightclub themed 3D composite.

10. Cool Dots Text Effect

This Photoshop tutorial explains how to design a three-dimensional text, which consists of dots and a blurred extension.

11. Make a 3D Colorful Abstract Text Effect

This Photoshop tutorial explains how to design a three-dimensional text, which consists of dots and a blurred extension.

12. Add Fantastic Color to 3D Text

This is the this last part of this two part tutorial on adding fantastic color to 3D text. In this tutorial, you will learn how to bring a simple text to life and place everything in fantastic, colored and glowing 3D space. Some neat techniques covered here will allow you to bring your artwork to the next level.

13. 3d text on fire

This tutorial is going to be a little more advanced than the other ones I have done. It shouldn’t be a problem if you have been following along with our other tutorials or have a grasp of Photoshop

14. Create a Dream Design with 3D Typography

In this tutorial, you’re going to create a 3D Typography based design. All the elements will revolve around the centerpiece and theme: dreaming. The word will dictate the entire layout and control the space by allowing everything else to emerge from within. The trees will grow out of the letters; the mountains will show themselves behind the word and overshadow the glowing moon.

15. Create a Spectacular Flaming Meteor Effect on Text

In this tutorial, you’re going to create a 3D Typography based design. All the elements will revolve around the centerpiece and theme: dreaming. The word will dictate the entire layout and control the space by allowing everything else to emerge from within. The trees will grow out of the letters; the mountains will show themselves behind the word and overshadow the glowing moon.

16. Create a 3D Text Scene Using Photoshop

In this tutorial you’ll create a realistic 3D text scene using Photoshop with a little help from Illustrator for the 3D text.

17. Create an Autumn-Themed 3D Text Effect With Photoshop CS6 Extended

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended is packed with an all-new 3D interface and tons of new features. In this tutorial, we will explain how to use those new features to create an autumn-themed 3D text effect.

18. 3D Type with Repoussé in Photoshop CS5 Extended

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended is packed with an all-new 3D interface and tons of new features. In this tutorial, we will explain how to use those new features to create an autumn-themed 3D text effect.

19. Create a realistic wooden 3D text image

There is a lot of typography-based artwork recently with more people getting their hands on 3D programs. However, creating 3D text with just Photoshop takes a certain amount craftsmanship and skills, leaving all the little details in your hands instead of letting the computer do all the work. So, in this tutorial we are going to take a few 2D textures as well as a few Photoshop techniques to create a realistic 3D text image.

20. Create a Dark Grunge 3D Text Scene in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, you are going to learn how to create some 3D text using only Photoshop. The mood we will strive to incorporate in our piece is dark and grungy. We are going to use consistent lighting, layer styles to create shadows for our type, Photoshop filters, and more. We will finish off our scene by adding a dark textured background that seems to fade out as it approaches the edge of the canvas — a popular design technique.

21. How to create 3D Love text composition

In this Photoshop tutorial, you are going to learn how to create some 3D text using only Photoshop. The mood we will strive to incorporate in our piece is dark and grungy. We are going to use consistent lighting, layer styles to create shadows for our type, Photoshop filters, and more. We will finish off our scene by adding a dark textured background that seems to fade out as it approaches the edge of the canvas — a popular design technique.

22. Design Soft Stylized 3D Type

In this Photoshop tutorial, you are going to learn how to create some 3D text using only Photoshop. The mood we will strive to incorporate in our piece is dark and grungy. We are going to use consistent lighting, layer styles to create shadows for our type, Photoshop filters, and more. We will finish off our scene by adding a dark textured background that seems to fade out as it approaches the edge of the canvas — a popular design technique.

23. Design Soft Stylized 3D Type

In this Photoshop tutorial, you are going to learn how to create some 3D text using only Photoshop. The mood we will strive to incorporate in our piece is dark and grungy. We are going to use consistent lighting, layer styles to create shadows for our type, Photoshop filters, and more. We will finish off our scene by adding a dark textured background that seems to fade out as it approaches the edge of the canvas — a popular design technique.

24. Create “Take a Break” 3D Text Composition

In this tutorial, we will show you how to easily create a 3D text in just a few steps then use it in a photo manipulation with some splatters and grunge textures.

25. Beautiful 3d text composition

3D text effects are common elements in graphic design and advertising.  The extra depth dimension allows images to visually pop from the page, and provide excellent building blocks for development of an image.  A variety of tools can be used to create them, but creation of 3D text effects often requires significant time, patience, and knowledge.

26. Valentines Day – Photoshop Style

A few days ago, I decided to make a special present for my girlfriend. I also thought this technique could be used by others that have the same plan, so here it goes. I will teach you some nice techniques that could improve your experience and also help you make a great gift.

27. Create Convincing Text-Shaped Buildings in Photoshop

Creating convincing buildings that appear like text in a cityscape can be a challenging task. In today’s tutorial we will learn how to create building-shaped typography in Photoshop using photos that you have taken yourself.

28. Create 3D type art using Photoshop CS5

Creating convincing buildings that appear like text in a cityscape can be a challenging task. In today’s tutorial we will learn how to create building-shaped typography in Photoshop using photos that you have taken yourself.

29. Unique 3D Text – Xara 3D + Photoshop Tutorial

You will enjoy this one, and that will encourage me to do some more. We will use Xara 3D to get 3D text effect, then export text to Photoshop and add some style there.

30. How to Create a 3D Text Photo Manipulation

In this intermediate-level graphic design tutorial, you’ll learn how to realistically superimpose a beautiful three-dimensional text object onto a living room scene with the help of Illustrator and Photoshop.