How to Fill Text With an Image In Adobe InDesign

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of filling text with an image in Adobe InDesign. This technique is useful for creating visually appealing designs, whether for digital media or print. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to enhance your typography with images effectively.

Step 1: Create a New Document

• Open Adobe InDesign.
• Select File from the menu.
• Choose New and then Document.
• Adjust your document settings (size, orientation, etc.) as needed, then click Create.

Step 2: Add Text

• Select the Type Tool (T) from the toolbar.
• Click and drag on the canvas to create a text box.
• Enter your desired text inside the box.
• Adjust font size, style, and alignment using the options in the Control Panel at the top.

Step 3: Convert Text to Outlines

• With the text box selected, navigate to Type in the menu.
• Choose Create Outlines. This converts your text into a vector shape, allowing you to fill it with images.

Step 4: Prepare Your Image

• Ensure you have the image you want to fill the text with ready on your computer.
• You may need to download images from Adobe Stock or other sources if you don't have one.

Step 5: Place the Image

• Select the Selection Tool (V) from the toolbar.
• Click on the outlined text to select it.
• Go to File and select Place.
• Navigate to your image file, select it, and click Open.

Step 6: Fit the Image to Text

• With the image placed, right-click on the image.
• Select Fitting and then choose Fit Content to Frame or Fill Frame Proportionally depending on your design needs.
• Adjust the image positioning if necessary by selecting the image and dragging it.

Step 7: Adjusting the Fill and Stroke

• With the outlined text still selected, go to the Swatches Panel.
• Set the Fill to None (the white box with a red diagonal line).
• Ensure that the Stroke is set to your desired color and thickness, or remove it if not needed.

Conclusion

You have successfully filled text with an image in Adobe InDesign! This technique can be applied in various design projects to create stunning visuals. Experiment with different images, fonts, and layouts to develop your unique style. For further learning, consider exploring additional InDesign tutorials or courses to enhance your design skills.