In this article, you will learn how to convert text to curves to reshape or edit individual characters.
Steps
Step 1. Open or create a Photoshop file
To do this, double-click the blue Ps icon, click File in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and then:
- click "Open" to open an existing image;
- or click "New" to create a new picture.
Step 2. Click on the "Type" tool
It's a T-shaped icon next to the Pen tool in the toolbar on the left side of the window. A menu will open.
Step 3. Click Horizontal Text
This tool is at the top of the menu.
Step 4. Click on any area of the image
Step 5. Enter the text you want to convert to curves
- Use the drop-down menus in the upper left corner and in the center of the window to select a font and its style and size.
- You cannot change the font when the text is converted to curves.
Step 6. Click on the "Selection" tool
This mouse-shaped icon is located below the Type tool.
Step 7. Click on the Arrow
Step 8. Click on the text you entered
Step 9. Click Font on the menu bar
Step 10. Click Convert to Curves
The text is now a series of curves that you can edit and move.