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Product
Fontself turns lettering into custom OpenType fonts using Illustrator, Photoshop, or its standalone iPad app.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
Support
The product includes support through in-app chat and the maker provides tutorials and help articles in its help center.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
Company
Fontself identifies itself as Fontself SAS, incorporated under French law with its registered office in Paris, France.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
Adobe integrations
Fontself Maker is an extension for Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and the product page requires CC 2025 or newer.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
Color font limits
The Illustrator version makes vector color fonts, while the Photoshop version makes bitmap color fonts.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.fontself.com
Compatibility limit
Fontself Maker for Illustrator requires Illustrator CC 2025 or newer and will not run on earlier versions such as CS6.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.fontself.com
Desktop output
The desktop Maker can export standard OpenType fonts and OpenType-SVG color fonts.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
Glyph creation
The desktop product creates glyphs by dragging and dropping shapes or lettering into the Fontself panel.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
iPad app
The standalone iPad app supports vector brushes, Bézier curve and nib editing, spacing and kerning, font metadata, and font installation for native iPad apps.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
iPad integrations
The maker lists Procreate, Pages, Keynote, and Goodnotes as native iPad apps where installed custom fonts can be used.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
License limit
A personal desktop license allows installation on two devices provided the purchaser is the sole user on both.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
Privacy and security
Fontself says it makes reasonable efforts to protect personal data but cannot guarantee it against unauthorized third-party access; its listed third-party services include Firebase, Segment, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Intercom, and RevenueCat.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
Trial and updates
The store says there is no trial yet and that updates are free after purchase.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
Typography features
Desktop features include alternates, ligatures, spacing, and kerning controls.Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com

Plans and prices

Fontself Maker for Illustrator CC $39, paid once One-Time fee (tax excluded); page also shows $98 Illustrator CC 2025–2026 · desktop app only · personal license for 2 devices Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com
Fontself Maker Bundle for Illustrator & Photoshop CC $59, paid once One-Time fee (tax excluded); page also shows $78 Illustrator and Photoshop CC 2025–2026 · desktop app only · personal license for 2 devices Read 5 Oct 2026 · fontself.com

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