Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about converting fonts to SVG with Fontezzi.
General
What is Fontezzi?
Fontezzi is a free online font to SVG converter with a built-in effects editor. Choose a supported font from the Google Fonts library, type your text, and get clean, editable SVG paths with layered effects. No design skills or desktop software required.
How do I convert a Google Font to SVG?
- Open the Fontezzi editor
- Type your text
- Choose a supported font from the Google Fonts library
- Optionally add effects (shadows, outlines, arc warp, etc.)
- Download your SVG
The entire process takes seconds. Your text stays editable until you export.
Is Fontezzi free?
Yes. You can create and export designs without an account. See Pricing for the current Free and Pro feature comparison.
How is Fontezzi different from other font to SVG tools?
Most text to SVG tools give you a single flat path. Fontezzi gives you a full effects pipeline — stack shadows, outlines, halos, and curved text, all as real vector shapes. Every effect is a separate SVG path you can use independently.
Can Fontezzi replace Illustrator for text effects?
For text-to-vector workflows, yes. Illustrator is a powerful general-purpose tool, but that generality works against you for typography — the features you need are buried in deep menus, and creating layered text effects takes repeated manual work. Change the font or fix a typo and you often have to rebuild that work.
Fontezzi is purpose-built for typography workflows. Everything is one or two taps away. Your text stays editable the whole time — change the font, fix a word, tweak the spacing, and all your effects rebuild instantly. It does one thing and does it well.
Is Fontezzi related to google-font-to-svg-path?
Yes! Fontezzi is built by the same author as google-font-to-svg-path. Fontezzi expands that font-to-path foundation into a visual editor with effects, layers, snapshots, and more.
Font to SVG Conversion
What fonts can I convert to SVG?
Fontezzi supports a broad selection from the Google Fonts library. Fonts known to be incompatible with the editor may be unavailable.
Can I convert text to SVG path data?
Yes. Fontezzi converts your text into SVG <path> elements with d attribute data. You can copy the raw path data or download the full SVG file.
Does Fontezzi support multi-line text?
Yes. Type multiple lines in the editor and adjust line height to control spacing. Each line is rendered as separate SVG paths.
Can I control letter spacing and kerning?
Yes. Fontezzi includes typography controls for letter spacing and kerning. Font kerning is applied by default using the font's built-in kerning tables.
Does Fontezzi support non-Latin scripts (Arabic, Hindi, etc.)?
Fontezzi has broad support for complex scripts including Arabic, Devanagari, and CJK characters. Results depend on the specific Google Font chosen — pick a font that supports your target script.
What about ligatures?
Fontezzi supports OpenType ligatures and advanced typographic features. Select a font with ligature support and they'll be applied automatically.
Effects & Design
What effects are available?
Fontezzi includes effects such as:
- Shadow — drop shadows with customizable offset, blur, and color
- Outline — stroke outlines at any width
- Halo — glowing aura effect around text
- Arc Warp — bend text along a curve
- Ring — arrange text in a circle
- And more being added regularly
See Pricing for the complete current effect list and plan availability.
Are effects real vector shapes or just visual filters?
Every effect in Fontezzi is a real SVG path — not a CSS filter or raster effect. This means you can send your output to a laser cutter, vinyl plotter, CNC machine, or 3D printer and it just works. Each effect layer is a separate, independent shape.
Can I use Fontezzi for laser cutting or CNC?
Absolutely. Since every effect produces real vector geometry (not visual filters), Fontezzi output is directly compatible with laser cutters, vinyl plotters, CNC routers, and 3D printers. This is one of Fontezzi's key differentiators from design tools like Canva or Figma.
Snapshots & Showdowns
What are Snapshots?
Snapshots capture a version of your design — font, colors, effects, everything. You can create multiple snapshots to explore variations without losing previous versions.
What are Showdowns?
Showdowns let you compare your snapshots side by side in a grid view. They are useful for narrowing down options and collecting feedback. See Pricing for current sharing options.
Export & Output
What formats can I export?
The Download panel shows the export formats currently available for the complete design and individual elements. See Pricing for the current export feature list.
Can I copy just the SVG path data?
Yes. You can copy the raw d attribute string for any path directly from the editor.
Can I export a React component?
Yes. You can export designs as ready-to-use React .tsx components — great for web developers who want lightweight SVG typography in their apps.
Batch Automation
Can I generate multiple designs at once?
Fontezzi can generate design variations from mapped properties. Available sample and project-based automation options are listed on Pricing.
Pricing & Account
Do I need an account to use Fontezzi?
No. The editor works without any sign-up. Your work is saved locally in your browser. Create an account when you want Pro features.
What does Pro include?
See Pricing for the current generated feature comparison, plans, and prices.
Is my work saved automatically?
Yes. Local projects are saved to your browser's storage automatically as you work. Plans that include cloud storage sync cloud projects to your account for access across devices.
I lost my local project — can I recover it?
Local projects are stored in your browser's IndexedDB. Clearing browser data or using private/incognito mode may result in data loss. We strongly recommend signing up for a Pro account to keep your work backed up to the cloud.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can cancel a subscription from your account page. Access continues through the end of the current billing period.
Technical
Is Fontezzi mobile-friendly?
Yes. Unlike desktop design tools, Fontezzi is designed to work without a mouse or shift key. All interactions are touch-friendly and single-tap.
Still have questions? Contact support.