VHS Error Glitch Text Effect
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixelbuddha
Add VHS Error Glitch Text Effect to your toolkit if you work on a headline or a thumbnail title a lot.
Good pick for YouTubers, game designers or anyone putting together a portfolio. Quick tip: short words with bold letterforms carry text effects best. Long sentences lose the effect.
It’s worth keeping a few good text effects in your library for quick jobs where you don’t have time to make one from scratch.
Use it for
- A headline
- A thumbnail title
- A logo
Pixelbuddha created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
How to use the VHS Error Glitch Text Effect
- Open the PSD in Photoshop.
- Double-click the smart object with the sample text.
- Type your text or paste your logo, then save and close.
- The effect updates on the main canvas; export as PNG or JPG.
One more thing: try the pack on a real project before adding it to your library; it’s the quickest way to see if the style fits.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Pixelbuddha. File size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the licence on the author’s page, especially for client work.
- Some free packs ask for credit when used publicly.
Browse more free text effect on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Pixelbuddha. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
Do I need the same font?
The effect works with any font, but the look in the preview depends on the font the author used. If it's missing, Photoshop will ask you to replace it.
How do I change the text?
Text effects usually sit in a smart object. Double-click it, type your word, save, and the effect updates in the main file.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Pixelbuddha gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
