Design, edit, and convert Open Type, TrueType, and PostScript fonts.
With Type light you can design, edit, and convert OpenType TrueType (.ttf) and PostScript (.otf) fonts. Type light is free for personal and limited commercial use (you can sell your fonts provided that is not your profession). Features include convert between OpenType TrueType and OpenType PostScript fonts. Edit glyphs as TrueType or as standard PostScript curves. Create and edit fonts containing up to 65535 glyphs. Map glyphs to any Unicode character. Input OpenType metrics, names and parameters. Refer to an easy to read, color PDF manual. Obtain free support and technical assistance.
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"Watch out !"
May 06, 2013
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By habogee
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Version: Type Light 3.2.019
ProsProbably a good font editor, haven't tried it yet.
ConsWatch out while installing. Lots of unwanted toolbars try to install into your browsers. Be sure to un-check all the boxes.
SummaryProgram seems good, the problem is with C-Net's installer.
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Reply by sixwingsfire on March 16, 2014
This review is worthless. You haven't tried the program - you can't review it. You are reviewing C-Net's installer. Please Don't Skew The Review Score! You gave what 3 stars?? The installer? You say "Probably a good editor" - people come here for an assessment of the program's worth and decide whether to download according to how many stars it has received.
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Reply by allanCR8 on May 20, 2013
Use the direct download link or download from the website. This program is free from any ad-ware or ad-toolbars etc. I am disapointed that CNETs installer makes it look like my software is ad-ware.Allan Murray, CR8 Software Solutions Ltd.
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5 stars
"The program is very help full"
February 26, 2012
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By kavyya
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Version: Type Light 3.1.015
Proseasy to work, good to transfer ttf,
Conscan not be copy-pest any design from other software vector graphics
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4 stars
"this program is very good"
January 20, 2012
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By kavyya
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Version: Type Light 3.1.014
Prosi like this type light program. and use it very easy, to edit any font if you have any key problem.
Conscan not be copy any text designer from coral or illustration software so i do not like this.
Summaryif company give free software than i need this copy pest to other program line work.
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4 stars
"how to use ?"
December 20, 2011
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By kavyya
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Version: Type Light 3.1.012
Prosi like this software. but i can not use this properly. i am edited old my font. but notwork after ttf,
ConsI can not found any tutorial or help option how to use this program.
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Reply by kavyya on February 26, 2012
hi, i edit some create fonts that vary nice software.but some problem is can not be copy-pest vector graphics to other program.
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5 stars
"The easiest, most user friendly font creator for free."
June 13, 2011
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By AlphaBetaGammaTester
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Version: Type light 3.0.011
ProsIdeal for beginners, with a wonderfully comprehensive and short tutorial, this font creator also works very well for more experienced artists. Perfect for anyone who just wants to make their own excellent fonts, or learn how to make them.
ConsMinimal editing tools, no method of importing/exporting line art such as svg files, and no backdrop layer for reference from a concept drawing - also, not free for professional font artists.
SummaryInitially confused by a bland interface and the words "1252 Latin 1", two hours later I had a working font - so far containing just one fabulous question mark. While the editing tools are minimal - no apparent way to rotate and only one undo level - the layout could be considered minimalist with a clean, uncluttered interface. The tools available are quite sufficient to achieve excellent results. The lack of advanced features (available in the full paid version) stops a beginner from getting into trouble, and anyone already familiar with nodes and bezier curves will find this software comfortably familiar. The defaults set for newly created fonts assist in correctly crafting a font file, without the user needing to know what all the settings are for. Possibly the best part is the tutorial. Containing both training and educational content, it provides font making terminology useful to any beginner; not just showing what to do, the tutorial also explains why to do it. Light on advanced features, this software creates fully functioning fonts. (Fonts under construction cannot be in the Windows Fonts folder - finished or in-progress fonts may be copied into the Windows Fonts folder.)
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5 stars
"Creates, and edits .ttf fonts.. for free!"
April 06, 2011
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By toe2thaknee
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Version: Type light 2.2.031
ProsWorks perfectly; allowed me to edit fonts, and create my own in .ttf format
Consnone so far
SummaryIf you want to make your own font, or edit ones you already have, this program might be what your looking for...If you don't want to spend money, but want to make a font for free... then this program is exactly what your looking for..This version works perfectly with Windows 7, and with .ttf files
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1 stars
"on win7 it DOES NOT WORK"
November 07, 2010
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By webeks
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Version: Type light 2.2.029
Prosno pros whatsoever ...
ConsProgram crashes as soon as you want to load any font. It doesnt matter from where you want to load fonts.After I wanted to uninstall it and it crashed in the middle of the uninstallation so I had to remove files by hand!
SummaryIt sucks !!! Don't use this!
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5 stars
"Exactly what I needed"
October 30, 2010
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By sbn888
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Version: Type light 2.2.029
ProsIt is FREE and it does everything required of a font editor. No weird cywin/Xwindows installs. Simply open up windows font directory, press CTRL-C and go to MyDocuments and paste the font. Then open it up from there. Easy to use.
ConsNone that I found
SummaryFREE and EASY TO USE
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1 stars
"Doesnt work"
May 23, 2010
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By abnerheggs
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Version: Type light 2.2.029
ProsNothing at all
ConsIt wont open any font files at all
SummaryDont wate your time with this
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Reply by MinkOWar on August 19, 2010
It works fine. Were you trying to edit the installed font files straight from windows/fonts?, or did you copy the .ttf files to a different folder first so it can open them?
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"I don't understand this program"
June 29, 2009
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By mrtn21
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Version: Type Light 2.2.017
Prosuseful and interesting (sorry,but i'm not english!)
ConsIt's very difficult, so it can use only more skilled.(sorry,but i'm not english!)
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Publisher
CR8 Software Solutions
Publisher web site
http://www.cr8software.net
Release Date
July 13, 2015
Date Added
July 13, 2015
Version
3.2.035
Category
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Graphic Design Software
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Font Tools
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File Name
Typelightsetup.exe
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