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HandFonty compared with Thumbnailr
DetailHandFonty logo HandFontyThumbnailr logo Thumbnailr
What it doesTransform your handwriting and calligraphy into fully functional vector fonts Free YouTube thumbnail maker that runs in your browser, no sign-up or install required
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: create one handwriting font forever with no card required. Pro Font: $5.99 per font once to unlock full character set and commercial licence. Font packs: Pro Font ×3 for $14.99 ($5.00 per font), Pro Font ×5 for $19.99 ($4.00 per font). Studio: $8.99 per month for unlimited Pro font unlocks, or Free mode: £0/forever with full editor, 10 templates, Thumbnail Check, feed test, series mode (3 per batch), 1280×720 PNG & JPG export, no watermark. Pro mode: £4.99/month or £39.99/year (about £3.33/month), includes 16 premium templates, brand kit, unlimited series (up to 200 per ZIP), one-click ba
Key features
  • Draw letters with mouse, finger or stylus with pressure and palm rejection support
  • Adjustable pen, marker and fountain-nib brushes for different lettering styles
  • Tune spacing before and after each character plus global letter spacing
  • Real vector OTF and TTF export files
  • Save up to three versions of each letter with automatic randomization
  • Create custom ligatures and built-in ligatures
  • Smoothing to clean up shaky strokes without a tablet
  • Cloud sync and version history on Studio plan
  • Cross-device progress saving and syncing
  • Preview fonts with custom text and see missing characters
  • 10 free templates including 5 gaming layouts
  • Bold outlined text and face cut-outs
  • Thumbnail Check design checklist
  • Feed test preview in mock social feed
  • 1280×720 PNG and JPG export with no watermark
  • YouTube video link import
  • Works on desktop and mobile browsers
  • Pro: one-click background removal on device
  • Pro: 4K export and brand kit with saved colors and fonts
What makes it different
  • Complete ownership of fonts you create with no borrowed outlines or templates
  • Works with mouse, trackpad or stylus thanks to adjustable smoothing
  • Free forever option for personal use with no credit card required
  • Commercial licence included with Pro fonts and Studio
  • Download draft fonts before completing all 52 letters
  • No sign-up or installation required, works directly in browser
  • All images and projects stay private on your device, never uploaded
  • Completely free with no watermark and no time limits
  • 13 original gaming layouts with dedicated gaming pack
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