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FontCreator

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Spec score 8.0 #11 of 33 in Font Design Software

What it is

FontCreator is a font editor for creating, modifying, and exporting OpenType, TrueType, variable, and color fonts. Its editing tools include quadratic and cubic curves, image import, an OpenType Layout Designer, and real-time validation. When changing an existing font, it can preserve OpenType layout feature data. Variable-font work can define axes, masters, and outline layers, while scalable color fonts can use COLR and SVG extensions. The listed supported formats include OpenType, TrueType, WOFF, and WOFF2; projects can also be exchanged in .glyphs, UFO, and designspace formats. FontCreator runs on Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit) and macOS 11 or later, on Apple Silicon or Intel. Essentials is presented for everyday creation and editing, while Professional targets advanced development and production work. The fully functional trial includes all features for 30 days, after which a license is required. Essentials costs 49.00 USD one-time; Professional costs 199.00 USD one-time.

Spec sheet

Purpose
FontCreator creates, edits, and exports OpenType, TrueType, variable, and color fonts.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
Intended users
The product page presents FontCreator as suitable for beginners and professional type designers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
Trial
The fully functional trial includes all features for 30 days; a license is required afterward.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
Support
The download page points users to a community forum, tutorials, a user manual, FAQ, and contact form for help.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
Color fonts
FontCreator supports scalable color fonts with COLR and SVG color extensions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
Editing tools
Features include quadratic and cubic curves, image import, an OpenType Layout Designer, and real-time font validation.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
Edition choice
The store describes Essentials for everyday font creation and editing and Professional for advanced development and production work.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
Integrations and interchange
The product page says it supports .glyphs, UFO, and designspace formats for exchanging font projects with colleagues and other software platforms.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
OpenType preservation
The product page says it can modify existing fonts while preserving their OpenType layout feature data.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
Payment processing
High-Logic says its online payments are processed by FastSpring and applicable VAT, GST, or sales tax is calculated at checkout.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
Supported font formats
The product page lists OpenType, TrueType, WOFF, and WOFF2 support.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
Variable fonts
Users can define axes, masters, and outline layers to create variable fonts.Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com

Plans and prices

FontCreator 16 Essentials $49, paid once One-time payment Perpetual license for Windows & macOS · Free minor updates within version 16 Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com
FontCreator 16 Professional $199, paid once One-time payment Perpetual license for Windows & macOS · Free minor updates within version 16 Read 29 Sep 2026 · high-logic.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Preserves OpenType layout data when modifying fonts.
  • Includes variable and scalable color font tools.
  • Supports WOFF and WOFF2 formats.
  • Exchanges projects through .glyphs, UFO, and designspace.
  • 30-day trial includes all features.

Limits

  • No free plan is available.
  • A license is required after 30 days.
  • Single-user licenses activate on up to two devices.

Who it suits

FontCreator is presented for beginners and professional type designers. Essentials is aimed at everyday font work, while Professional is intended for advanced development and production.

Verdict

FontCreator covers font editing, validation, variable and color font creation, and project exchange. The 30-day trial offers the full feature set, but continued use requires a paid license.

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