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FontLab
FontLab offers a suite of powerful font editing and conversion tools for professional type designers, graphic designers, and students.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Create, edit, and convert fonts for any writing system on Mac and Windows.
Who should look elsewhere
High upfront cost for the full FontLab 8 editor.
Pros
- +Comprehensive suite of tools for all aspects of font design and conversion.
- +Supports a wide range of font formats and Unicode writing systems.
- +Offers tools for both professional designers and beginners.
- +Ability to transform pixel images into unique vector typography.
- +Long-standing history and reputation in the type design industry.
Cons
- −High upfront cost for the full FontLab 8 editor.
- −Steep learning curve for new users due to the depth of features.
- −Some tools are Windows-only (e.g., TypeTool 3).
Key features
- ✓Create and edit OpenType fonts
- ✓Create and edit variable fonts
- ✓Create and edit color fonts
- ✓Create and edit web fonts
- ✓Adjust spacing, kerning, and hinting
- ✓Convert between font formats (PostScript, TrueType, WOFF, EOT)
- ✓Turn pixel images into scalable vector artwork (Vexy Lines)
- ✓Organize and fix font family linking
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime | $499 | month | — |
| Starter | $97 | month | — |
| Student / teacher lifetime | $335 | month | — |
| Student 1-year | $109 | month | — |