Bitmap Font Editor
5.6#27 in font design softwareLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitBitmap Font Editor vs Fontra
What both publish
| Fact | Bitmap Font Editor | Fontra |
|---|---|---|
| Export | Font export writes a 1bpp bitmap plus JSON sidecar files for widths and character mapping. | FontMake integration is included and experimental glyf1 export is provided through fontra-compile. |
| File formats | Projects use losslessly round-trippable .fnt.json files, and export produces a bitmap binary plus widths and codepoint mapping JSON files. | The project lists support for reading and writing Designspace and UFO files and reading and exporting TTF and OTF files, including variable fonts. |
| License | The repository source is covered by the MIT license. | The main Fontra repository and Fontra Pak are published under GPL-3.0. |
| Maker | The GitHub profile identifies spectecjr as Simon Cooke and lists Seattle, WA. | Fontra is developed by Black[Foundry] and Just van Rossum with support from Google. |
Bitmap Font Editor plans
No prices published.
Fontra plans
- FontraFree
Pick Bitmap Font Editor if…
This editor suits people making monochrome bitmap fonts for retro computers or embedded projects. It is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Pick Fontra if…
Fontra suits type designers working with variable fonts or large CJK projects who want browser-based editing and local desktop use. Its remote server option may also suit teams that need live collaboration.