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How to Merge Text & Image in Photoshop

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Introduction

Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking to combine text with an image in Photoshop, follow this comprehensive tutorial to achieve a stunning effect.

Writing Your Text

  1. Start by Writing Your Text:
    • Select the Text Tool and create your text on the canvas.
    • Choose the font that you like best for your text.

Preparing the Image

  1. Duplicate the Image Layer:

    • Select the image layer and press Ctrl + J to make a copy.
    • Drag the copied layer to the top of the layer stack.

  2. Isolate the Subject:

    • Go to Select -> Subject to select the main subject of the image.
    • Add a layer mask to this layer to isolate the subject onto its layer. Now, you will have the subject separated on one layer as shown.

Merging Text and Image

  1. Duplicate the Text Layer:

    • Choose the text layer and press Ctrl + J to make a copy.
    • Drag this copied text layer on top of the layer stack.

  2. Apply a Stroke Effect:

    • Go to Layer Style and choose Stroke. Follow these settings to get the desired stroke effect.
    • When you're finished, press OK.
    • Reduce the fill of the text layer to 0%.

  3. Link the Text Layers:

    • Select both text layers by holding Ctrl and clicking on each text layer.
    • Link them together by clicking on the link icon. Now, you can move around the text as you desire.

Wrapping Up

  1. Finish Up:
    • That's it! Now you have successfully merged your text with the image in Photoshop.

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Keywords

  • Photoshop
  • Merge text and image
  • Text Tool
  • Font
  • Duplicate layer
  • Select Subject
  • Layer mask
  • Layer Style
  • Stroke Effect
  • Reduce Fill
  • Link Layers

FAQs

Q: How do I duplicate a layer in Photoshop? A: To duplicate a layer, select the layer you want to duplicate and press Ctrl + J.

Q: What is the purpose of adding a stroke effect to text? A: Adding a stroke effect to text can help it stand out more by outlining it with a colored border.

Q: How do I isolate the subject in an image? A: You can isolate the subject by going to Select -> Subject and then adding a layer mask.

Q: How can I link multiple layers together in Photoshop? A: Select the layers you want to link by holding Ctrl and clicking on each layer, then click the link icon to link them.

Q: What does reducing the fill to 0% do? A: Reducing the fill to 0% makes the original content of the layer invisible while keeping the layer styles (such as stroke) visible.

Feel free to leave more questions or comments below!