01/29/2026
How to Scale Text Effects in Illustrator Without Distortion
First, select the desired text effect and set the text size to 12 pt.
Then go to Window > Transform (Shift + F8), and disable both Scale Corners and Scale Strokes & Effects.
Next, scale the text up to the larger size you want so the effect is applied at the most accurate proportions.
After that, re-enable Scale Corners and Scale Strokes & Effects.
Finally, you can scale the text back down to 12 pt, and the effect will remain intact without distortion.