Fill Text With Any Image in Procreate
I’ve seen advertisements that use this magical technique using Photoshop and other programs that go over most people's heads. I decided to try to find a technique to do it using my favorite program, Procreate.
Now you can make your Pinterest pins, Instagram Stories, and YouTube thumbnails look like magic and feel proud every time you look at it! So in this tutorial, learn two ways to put any print inside your text using Procreate on your iPad! Turn any text into glitter, and put animal print into your text along with any type of texture!
Visual learner? Scroll to the bottom for the step-by-step video tutorial.
Create a New Canvas
Choose any size canvas, depending on your project.
Add Your Text
1. Tap the “wrench icon” then select the ”Add” tab.
2. Select “Add Text”. Select your favorite font. I used "Impact".
3. After adding your text, select “Edit Style” and enlarge the text to your preference by dragging the anchor points outward.
Import and Position Your Image
1. Save your image to your photo gallery for easy access.
2. Insert the Image in Procreate
3. Tap the “wrench icon” again, go to “Add”, and choose “Insert a Photo”.
4. Select your image. I’m using a glitter image. Use the anchor points to resize it so it fully covers the text.
Create a Text Effect
1. In the “Layers” panel, drag your photo layer beneath your text layer. This arrangement will allow the glitter to show only where the text is.
2. “Select the Text” - Tap your text layer and choose “Select” from the drop-down menu. This step selects the text area, so the photo effect only fills these parts.
3. “Copy the Photo” - With the text selected, tap on your photo layer, then press “Copy”. Go back to the wrench icon, and select “Paste”. You may not see immediate changes, but if you look in your layers, you'll find a new layer with the photo in the text shape. Hide the original photo layer to reveal the photo-filled text layer underneath.
Add a Drop Shadow for Extra Depth (Optional)
1. Select the original text layer and move it slightly to one side to create a shadow effect.
2. Create a new layer between the glitter and shadow text. Use a brush to fill any empty spaces for a cohesive look.
Pin It!
If you love this project, don’t forget to pin it on Pinterest so you can easily find it later and share it with others! It’s a great way to organize your favorite ideas and inspire your next creation.
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If you've enjoyed our time together and would like to support my work, a small gesture like buying me a “cup of coffee” goes a long way!
