FontForge
An outline font editor that allows creating and editing digital fonts in various formats
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| + | Glyph Editing | Allows for precise design of individual characters |
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| + | Font Creation & Editing | Create new fonts or modify existing ones, from PostScript, TrueType, OpenType, UFO (Unified Font Object), CID-keyed formats |
| + | Font Conversion | Convert fonts between various formats (OpenType, TrueType, UFO, CID-keyed, etc.). |
| + | Script Support | Supports a wide range of writing systems including Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, and more. |
| + | Kerning & Hinting | Fine-tune spacing and rendering for optimal visual appearance |
| + | Metrics Editing | Adjust font metrics (size, spacing, etc.) |
| + | Unicode Support | Assign characters to the proper international standard |
| + | Ligature Creation | Design combined characters for better aesthetics and readability |
| + | Font Validation | Identify and fix errors or inconsistencies for a polished font |
| + | Export formats | Options for exporting fonts in different formats such as Outline Formats & Bitmap |
| + | Font Metrics Preview | Visually see the impact of metrics adjustments |
| - | User Interface | The interface is considered complex and challenging for beginners |
| - | Learning Curve | Extensive features require significant time and effort to master |
| - | Limited Video Tutorials | Fewer resources compared to commercial software |
| - | Outdated Documentation | Documentation may not reflect best practices and can be difficult to follow |
| - | Limited Automation | Automating tasks can be complex |
| - | Complex Revisions | Making revisions or creating special characters can be time-consuming |
| - | Workflow Challenges | Some tasks may require more effort than in other font editors |
| - | Debugging Difficulties | Troubleshooting font issues or debugging complex designs can be harder |
| - | Integration with Illustrator | Limited integration with popular design software like Illustrator |
Developer
George Williams, Frank Trampe, Ben Martin, Adrien Tétar, Khaled Hosny, Jeremy Tan
Written in
C, Python
Initial Release
2 March 2004
Alternatives
Font Editor
No alternative software available under 'Font Editor' category.
No alternative software available under 'Font Editor' category.
Notes
- Users’ tip: An external font resource/library