Open a layered 3D typography PSD, find the editable Smart Object or text layer, replace the sample words, save that content document, and return to the main template to see the 3D effect update. Keep the original PSD unchanged and export a separate final image.
Use the exact template shown in the video, or a compatible layered PSD that clearly identifies the editable Smart Object. If you download an Envato item, register it to the intended project and keep its license record. The optional original template link appears in the sponsored-resource box on this page.
Open the downloaded ZIP file with Extract All in Windows or by double-clicking it in macOS. Keep the PSD, instructions, font information, linked files, and preview images together. Make a copy of the extracted folder before editing.
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Open the PSD and find the editable layer
Open the template PSD in Photoshop and wait for every layer to load. Choose Window > Layers if the Layers panel is hidden. Look for a Smart Object or group labelled Editable, Your Text, Place Text Here, or a similar name, and read any instructions included with the download.
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Open the text content
Select the editable Smart Object and choose Layer > Smart Objects > Edit Contents. You can also double-click the Smart Object thumbnail, which is the small preview inside the layer row. Photoshop opens the editable content in a separate tab.
Select the sample type layer with the Type tool and enter your own words. Keep the text inside the original canvas, then adjust the font size, line spacing, and alignment. If Photoshop reports a missing font, activate it through Adobe Fonts when available or choose a licensed replacement before changing the layout.
Use File > Save while the separate text-content tab is active. Do not use Save As for this step. Return to the main template tab and wait for Photoshop to rebuild the shadows, depth, and other 3D styling around your new text.
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Inspect the 3D result
Check the front face, sides, shadows, and edges at 100% zoom. If letters overlap or extend beyond the effect, return to the content tab, reduce or reposition the text, save again, and recheck the main document.
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Save a master file and export a copy
Save the layered Photoshop document under a new name so the original template stays available. Export a separate PNG when you need transparency or a JPEG for an opaque image. Open the exported file and check its size, cropping, spelling, colour, and image quality before using it.
If the main template does not update, make sure you saved the separate Smart Object content tab rather than exporting an image from it.
If your words are clipped, shorten the text or reduce its size inside the editable content canvas. Do not stretch or flatten the effect layers to force the text to fit.
If a font is unavailable, use the template's included font information or choose a licensed alternative with similar width. Recheck line breaks after the change.
ⓘ Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Adobe Photoshop on Windows or macOS.
The original template link resolved to the matching Envato item during review. Adobe documents the current Smart Object, placement, and export controls used here. The template-specific layer names come from Tech How's preserved source and video.
