Text Columns for Photoshop

Convert block of paragraph text into multiple columns. (PS 2021 and higher)

Please note: supported text direction is from left to right only.

If you export to PDF make sure convert text to vectors.

Plugin tech.:
UXP
PS support:
PS 2021+ (Win10 & Mac)
CPU support:
All (ARM, M1, Intel)

If you want to use text columns in PS 2020 or older check the similar Uber Columns panel made by Anton Lyubushkin.

Features descriptions

  • The plugin uses a secret built-in feature in Photoshop. The panel provides a very convenient user interface.
  • Text will be shown correctly even for users without this plugin.
  • Optimized for best user experience.
    • No need to click the OK button every time. It works like the native Character panel.
    • Shows applied values when you select text layers.
    • Supports multiple layers simultaneously.
    • Gutter supports px, in, cm, mm, pt and pc units.
    • Compact size.
  • Plugin → Text Columns → Select Modified layers selects all text layers with more than one column.
Text Columns compact Photoshop panel

Preview

Text laid out in multiple columns in Photoshop