FontLab
A comprehensive font editor and converter suite for creating, editing, and converting fonts, including variable and color fonts, on Mac and Windows.
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50
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Free/Trial Support
Not Supported
Starting Price
$97/lifetime
Last Updated
Aug 04, 2026
Overview
What is FontLab?
FontLab offers a range of font design tools, including FontLab 8 for complete font editing, TransType for font conversion, Vexy Lines for vector art creation, and other apps for bitmap fonts and basic editing. It supports various font formats and Unicode writing systems.
What is FontLab used for?
User Groups
Top Features
- Create and edit OpenType, variable, and color fonts
- Convert fonts between formats like OTF, TTF, WOFF
- Generate vector art from pixel images with Vexy Lines
- Support for Unicode writing systems including Latin, Chinese, emoji
- Adjust spacing, kerning, and hinting
How to use FontLab?
Download and install the software on Mac or Windows, then use the tools to design fonts from scratch, edit existing fonts, convert between formats, or create vector artwork from images. Educational discounts are available for students and teachers.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive toolset for professional font design
- Supports a wide range of font formats and languages
- One-time purchase options available
- Educational discounts for students and teachers
Cons
- Primarily desktop-based with no web or mobile versions
- Higher upfront cost for lifetime licenses
Use Cases
- Designing custom typefaces for branding
- Converting fonts for web or print use
- Creating vector artwork from images for design projects
- Academic teaching and learning in typography
FontLab Pricing
One-Time PlanSubscription Plan
Fontlab
$0/lifetimeFree app for using color fonts
- Use color fonts anywhere
- Free tool for font usage
Transtype
$97/lifetimeOne-time purchase for font conversion tool
- Universal font converter
- Convert between OTF, TTF, WOFF, EOT formats
- Fix font family linking
- Create multi-color OpenType fonts
Fontlab
$97/monthShort-term subscription for trying out FontLab 8
- Access to FontLab 8 for 3 months
- All features of the complete font editor
Vexy
$99/lifetimeOne-time purchase for vector art creation tool
- Turn pixel images into vector artwork
- Trace images to flat vectors
- Create variable font typography
- Support for Linear, Wave, Circular, Halftone shading
Student
$109/yearAnnual subscription for students
- One-year access to FontLab 8 for students
- All features included
Student
$335/lifetimeDiscounted lifetime license for educational users
- Lifetime access to FontLab 8 for students and teachers
- Same features as standard lifetime version
Fontlab
$499/lifetimeOne-time purchase for full access to FontLab 8
- Complete font editor for Mac and Windows
- Create and edit OpenType, variable, color fonts
- Support for Unicode writing systems
- Adjust spacing, kerning, hinting
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