Long Shadow Text Effect with Adobe Spark Post

Long shadow effect text is a cool way to share names or messages.

Normally, you can create these using Photoshop or Illustrator.

But you can easily create them using Adobe Spark Post!

Read further to learn how.

Choose Any Custom Size Graphic

Start a new project and choose a size

Add Background Color

Click on the Photo button and add your banner image. Either move freely or add to the background.

Add Phrase or Message

Next step is to add text such asa phrase or message. I recommend using a bold style font.

Add Rectangle Shapes

The next steps will take some time because you will be creating multple rectangles in various sizes and colors to create the shadow effect.

Click on the Icon tool and type in rectangle. Select a rectangle and choose a color.

Rotate and Duplicate

Rotate the rectangle about 45º and place it above the last letter of your text. With the rectangle selected, click the Duplicate tool and place over the letter. Repeat the process until you have the letter slightly covered.

Group and Move to Back

Next, select all the rectangles and group them.

Place Behind Text

With the grouped shapes selected, click the Layer Order tool and move down.

Repeat Steps

To add additional shadow colors, repeat the entire shoes for each successive letter.

You may need to rearrange ordering of shadows as you create additional shadows.

When you are done, export the project as a graphic.

Video Tutorial

For a full walkthrough tutorial, watch my YouTube video linked below.

I AM CLAUDIUS

Claudio Zavala Jr., Founder of I Am Claudius, Claudio is a digital media consultant based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He is passionate about fostering creativity in all learners. He uses a blend of instructional design and digital expertise to empower educators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to share their stories. Claudio has partnered with Adobe Spark, TCEA and ISTE as a speaker, conference presenter and influencer.