Is LUSTR free to use?

Yes. The free version includes presets, material controls and 1200 × 750 PNG export. LUSTR Pro adds higher resolution, watermark-free export, per-character kerning and custom fonts.

Can I export a transparent PNG?

Yes. Choose Transparent as the background and export a PNG that can be placed over logos, thumbnails, album art and social graphics.

Do I need Photoshop or a plugin?

No. LUSTR runs in a modern browser and creates chrome and liquid-metal effects without Photoshop, Illustrator or an Eye Candy plugin.

Can I create Y2K chrome lettering?

Yes. Start with a holographic reflection preset, then adjust bevel, exposure, highlights and liquid flow to build a Y2K chrome look.

Can I use my own font or logo?

LUSTR Pro can load custom font files and reflection images. You can also upload a logo image and apply metallic effects to it.

ABOUT LUSTR

Free chrome text generator for Y2K, liquid metal and 3D lettering

LUSTR turns text and logo images into polished chrome and metallic effects directly in your browser. Create liquid-metal Y2K lettering, holographic type, gold text and layered 3D titles without Photoshop, Illustrator or a plugin. Edit the live preview, then export a transparent PNG ready for logos, thumbnails, album covers and social graphics.

What you can make

Chrome, liquid-metal and holographic Y2K text effects
Gold, silver, rainbow and iridescent metallic lettering
Layered outlines and dimensional 3D-style titles
Perspective, tracking, bevel, lighting and reflection adjustments
Transparent PNG export at up to 3600 × 2250 with LUSTR Pro

For thick gold outlines and Japanese arcade-style lettering, use the free pachinko text generator.

Chrome and metallic text examples

Open an example to see practical settings and start the editor with a matching preset.

Mirror chrome text effect made with LUSTR

Chrome textMirror-like reflections and beveled type

Y2K holographic liquid metal text effect made with LUSTR

Y2K holographic textRainbow reflections and liquid-metal color

Three-dimensional gold text effect made with LUSTR

Gold textWarm highlights and dimensional bevels

Polished silver metallic text effect made with LUSTR

Silver textCool highlights and polished metal

Rainbow pink Japanese pachinko-style text with thick black and metallic outlines made with LUSTR

Pachinko-style textRainbow faces, gold frames and bold outlines

Browse all text effect examples →

Frequently asked questions

Is LUSTR free to use?: Yes. You can use every preset and material control and export a 1200 × 750 PNG for free. Pro unlocks higher resolution, watermark-free export, precise kerning and custom fonts.
Can I export a transparent PNG?: Yes. Set the background to Transparent, then export the result for use in logos, thumbnails, album art and other layouts.
Do I need Photoshop or an Eye Candy plugin?: No. The complete effect editor runs in your browser. Nothing needs to be installed.
How do I create Y2K chrome text?: Enter your text, choose a holographic reflection, then tune the bevel, highlights, exposure and liquid-flow controls.