How to Make 3D Text in Illustrator

In this video we'll be using Adobe Illustrator to make your text pop off the screen. This method uses the blend tool to create a 3D text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

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[manukhanna]

Solid, simple tutorial - thank you!

Quick note: When the two layers have to be blended together the only way I got it to complete the blend was by using the toolbar: Object > Blend > Make

[livedogdeadlion]

By far the easiest tutorial to follow! Thank you!

[STICKERGODDESS_]

Finally figured out how it works :D! So you have to click 'blend' first to make the blend and adjust the options later. It wouldn't work if I just opened the options with 'preview'

[rigobertolopezmaravilla]

No deje de verte el cabello amigo jajajajajajajaja ahora si pondre atencion al video!

[statistico]

It is just what I was looking for.
Super easy tutorial.
Thank you much John!
P.S. You have just gained a new subscriber

[WBSK]

I will be using this for a vinyl plotter, but I have noticed even with 70 steps it still leaves tiny steps when zoomed in - this will be a pain when cutting.

How can I get a complete smooth line without steps?

[slavichwalker]

Wow! Great tutorial. I not only learned how to smooth 3d text, but also a few miscellaneous tips like coolors and ctrl shift v

[ivonna.tinkle]

This great, now I need to go 3 years into the future and hope that you are using a highlighted curser, cuz it’s damn near impossible to see what you are doing on my 13” screen.

[heatherravenscroft]

I CANT GET THE LAYERS TO BLEND. I have them both selected and confirmed by viewing in the layers panel. Do I have to create outlines of text first? I tried the Object, blend, make as well and did not have any luck. Suggestions? Thank you for your help in advance!

[maroonfoundation]

Thank you! You made that an easy task.

[kasamap.]

Thanks to you. I can make Chinese character in 3D.

[WBSK]

Does this still work with text already created as outlines? I have a logo from a customer that isn't the TTF.

[enoe]

my only issue with this is when you zoom in, you can see all of the rigid steps

[mysoookhee]

this was very concise and helpful. thank you so much!

[DASH]

I like this method but i notice that there is a lot of points when you expand the shape

[danminchico]

Is there a way to do this same idea but with the drop shadow going towards the center?

[tannerrice]

is there a way to do this and make the "blended" area its own shape? I am trying to add an outline to my front layer and then delete it from the text, so that the background serves as the outline.

Please help before it drives me crazy.

[laurawoodrow]

Thanks for the tips! Coolors is going to be super helpful. 🤘🏻

[frvnca]

omg ur cute af! btw thanks for tutorial!

[mariona]

SO EASY AND I'M NOT ABLE TO DO IT I WANT TO BREAK MY COMPUTER!!!