There is a simple way to simulate faux 3d Text in Photoshop. This technique can be adapted for different perspectives as well.

Open a new canvas in Photoshop. Mine was 500×500px. Grab the text tool and type out your text in a large, bold font (I used Impact).

Once you’re happy with your text, we’re going to rasterize this layer so we can transform it. Right-click the layer with the text, and select Rasterize.

Now to adjust the perspective. Hold down Ctrl-T to enter into transform mode. Right click the image and select Perspective.

Here I grabbed the upper right corner and dragged it downwards to achieve the following effect.

To make things easier in the next step, create a new folder. Drag your text layer into this folder.

Now we’re going to duplicate the text layer, while nudging it forward one pixel. Hold down Ctrl+Alt, then click the right arrow until you are satisfied with the depth of the text.

Drag the top-most layer out from the folder. Select the folder and hold down Ctrl-E to merge all those layers into one.

Select the top-most layer and apply a Gradient Overlay to it under Blending Options. Here I’ve opted for a subtle green gradient.

Select the bottom layer and apply a 3px black Stroke.

This is what your text should look like so far:

Head over to the next page to learn how to add a small highlight to your 3D text!

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