Apply anti-aliasing to a type layer

Last updated on Oct 9, 2026

Use anti-aliasing option to produce smooth-edged type in Photoshop.

Anti-aliasing smooths type edges by partially filling edge pixels, creating a gradual transition between the type and its background. This technique is useful when you need clean, professional-looking text for both print and digital designs.

Note

At small type sizes and low resolutions typical of web graphics, anti-aliasing may render inconsistently. To reduce this issue, deselect the Fractional Width option in the Character panel menu.

Apply anti-aliasing using Character panel

Select the type layer in the Layers panel.

Select the anti-aliasing menu icon in Character panel

Choose an anti-aliasing option from the submenu.

Apply anti-aliasing using the Layer menu

Select the type layer in the Layers panel.

Select Layer > Type from the menu bar.

Choose an anti-aliasing option from the submenu.

Anti-aliasing option

None - creates hard, aliased edges.
Sharp - produces the sharpest anti-aliased edges.
Crisp - creates sharp edges with slight softening.
Strong - makes type appear heavier with more pronounced edges.
Smooth - produces the smoothest, most blended edges.

Note

The anti-aliasing setting applies to the type layer. To use different anti-aliasing methods within the same project, create separate type layers for each setting.

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