Click on the top layer of letters which would be the blue ones. Right now it only looks like a drop shadow. For this example, I will just move it to the bottom right by an even amount of 2 right and 2 down. This duplicate is what will set the extrusion. Duplicate the black letters again and send it to the back again. Change the duplicate's color to black (or any other color other than the color of the main letters) and send it to the back (End). Select the letters and duplicate (Ctrl+D) them. To make the extrusion, start by selecting the tool. You can change the color of the letters to simplify the next step. The Union step is optional if you'd like to extrude the letter individually, which may be the case if some parts will overlap. Convert to shape (Ctrl+Shift+C), Ungroup (Ctrl+Shift+G), and Union (Ctrl++). 3D effects work better on blockier fonts so avoid curved fonts.Īfter typing the font, make sure there is enough space between the letters.

It doesn't have to be text because the technique works with any shape. Start by typing the letters you want to apply the effect to. It doesn't matter what size just as long as you can work with it. This tutorial will teach you to create 3D-looking text easily.įirst, start with a blank canvas. There's an easier way to achieve the effect that I learned. Unfortunately, all of the tutorials I've seen that create this effect are tedious or redundant.

3D effects can create emphasis, especially in text.

How to extrude text in inkscape