I've adjusted the advance settings a few times to get the same result but with no luck. The problem: I can't obtain the same results using illustrator image trace alone. Repeat the group and stroke application as many times as you wish. In photoshop, I did find edges (save), then opened the image in illustrator and did image trace. Begin with steps 1 and 2 above, but then, instead of converting the text to a Smart Object, choose New Group from Layers in the Layers panel fly-out menu. Those of you with Photoshop CS6 can take advantage of a new feature: the ability to apply layer styles to a group.
You can also edit the text later in your project by repeating this step. You can now add more strokes, if you wish. psb files in the order in which Photoshop opened them. But finally, you’ll be able to make edits by choosing the Type tool and clicking inside the text.īe sure to close the. psb.ĭepending on how many strokes you applied, you’ll have to double-click the Smart Object icon in the Layers panel and say OK to that File > Save message two, three, or more times. psd, but look closely at the file name: It ends in. The contents will appear identical to your. Once you click OK, Photoshop opens a new file. Photoshop then displays a message that tells you to choose File > Save after you make your edits to the contents of the Smart Object, and to save the edited file in the same location. Step 6: Edit the Textĭouble-click the Smart Object icon in the Layers panel: Now you can add an infinite number of strokes by repeating steps 3 and 4.īut what if you realize you made a typo? No need to start from scratch-you’re too “Smart” for that. In the Layer Style dialog, choose a new Stroke Color and, if you like, a new Stroke Size.Ĭlick OK, and the results will look like this: Once again, go to the Layers panel, click the fx icon, and mouse down to the word Stroke. You’ll know it works when Photoshop changes the brackets around the Type layer and adds a funky icon to the lower-right corner of the layer. In the Layers panel fly-out menu, choose Convert to Smart Object. Step 3: Convert the Text to a Smart Object The result will look something like this: In the Color Picker dialog, choose a color for the stroke that will be next to the fill color in the type.īack in the Layer Style dialog, select a stroke Size in the Structure area.
In the Fill Type area, click on the Color swatch. More after the jump! Continue reading below↓įree and Premium members see fewer ads! Sign up and log-in today.