FontCreator
FontCreator is desktop software for creating, editing, and exporting OpenType, TrueType, variable, and color fonts.
What FontCreator is
FontCreator is desktop software for creating, editing, and exporting OpenType, TrueType, variable, and color fonts. It includes quadratic and cubic curves, image import, an OpenType Layout Designer, and real-time font validation. When changing an existing font, it can retain its OpenType layout feature data. For variable designs, users can set axes, masters, and outline layers; scalable color fonts can use COLR and SVG extensions. FontCreator also supports WOFF and WOFF2, and font projects can be exchanged in .glyphs, UFO, and designspace formats. It runs on Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit), and macOS 11 or later on Apple Silicon or Intel. Essentials is intended for everyday creation and editing; Professional targets advanced development and production. The full-featured trial lasts 30 days, after which a license is required. Essentials is 49.00 USD one-time; Professional is 199.00 USD one-time.
Good
- Creates and exports variable and color fonts.
- Preserves OpenType layout data in modified fonts.
- Includes real-time font validation.
- Exchanges projects in .glyphs, UFO, and designspace formats.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- The full-featured trial lasts 30 days.
- A license is required after the trial.
- A single-user license activates on up to two devices.
Who it suits
FontCreator is presented for both beginners and professional type designers. The Essentials edition fits everyday font work, while Professional is aimed at advanced development and production.
Verdict
FontCreator covers conventional, variable, and color font production, with tools for editing and checking fonts. Choose between Essentials at 49.00 USD one-time and Professional at 199.00 USD one-time based on the stated scope of each edition.
Plans and prices
From FontCreator's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| FontCreator 16 Essentials | $49, paid once | Perpetual license for Windows & macOS · Free minor updates within version 16 · One-time payment |
| FontCreator 16 Professional | $199, paid once | Perpetual license for Windows & macOS · Free minor updates within version 16 · One-time payment |
The facts
Each one read from FontCreator's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Color fonts
- FontCreator supports scalable color fonts with COLR and SVG color extensions.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Editing tools
- Features include quadratic and cubic curves, image import, an OpenType Layout Designer, and real-time font validation.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Edition choice
- The store describes Essentials for everyday font creation and editing and Professional for advanced development and production work.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations and interchange
- The product page says it supports .glyphs, UFO, and designspace formats for exchanging font projects with colleagues and other software platforms.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The product page presents FontCreator as suitable for beginners and professional type designers.checked 29 Sep 2026
- License limit
- A single-user license can be activated on up to two devices and, for an organization, must be assigned to one named user.checked 29 Sep 2026
- OpenType preservation
- The product page says it can modify existing fonts while preserving their OpenType layout feature data.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Payment processing
- High-Logic says its online payments are processed by FastSpring and applicable VAT, GST, or sales tax is calculated at checkout.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- FontCreator creates, edits, and exports OpenType, TrueType, variable, and color fonts.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The download page points users to a community forum, tutorials, a user manual, FAQ, and contact form for help.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Supported font formats
- The product page lists OpenType, TrueType, WOFF, and WOFF2 support.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Supported systems
- The download page lists Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit) and macOS 11 or later, with Apple Silicon and Intel support.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Variable fonts
- Users can define axes, masters, and outline layers to create variable fonts.checked 29 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- The fully functional trial includes all features for 30 days; a license is required afterward.checked 29 Sep 2026
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