About this software
FontLab Studio 5 is a classic professional font editor for macOS and Windows used by foundries and type designers. It provides Bézier drawing, auto-trace, metrics, class-based kerning, multiple-master interpolation, manual and automatic hinting, and Python scripting for automating workflows. The app opens and exports common font formats including OTF and TTF. FontLab recommends upgrading to FontLab 8 for modern workflows, while Studio 5 remains available for legacy production needs.
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Benefits
- Glyph design tools: Offers Bézier drawing, auto-trace, and outline editing tools.
- Metrics and kerning: Supports class-based metrics and pair kerning for precise spacing.
- Multiple-master interpolation: Create interpolatable families with up to three axes and multiple masters.
- Production and hinting: Includes PostScript and TrueType hinting workflows for final font production.
- Python scripting and automation: Extensive Python API enables macros and batch processing tasks.
Available languages
- English
- German
- French
- Spanish
- & more supported languages
Support information
- Documentation and manuals: User guides and manuals are available on FontLab's help site.
- Community forum: Discuss features and troubleshooting on the FontLab user forum.
- Support portal: Report problems and access FAQs through FontLab's support portal.
- Product updates: Latest Studio 5 releases and downloads are available from the product page.
- Educational discounts: An education page describes student and teacher discount options.
Frequently asked questions
What is FontLab FontLab Studio used for?
A professional font editor for designing and editing typefaces, creating glyph outlines, adjusting spacing and kerning, building OpenType features, and exporting fonts for desktop and web.
Which font file formats can it import and export?
Imports and exports standard font formats used for desktop and web deployment, including TrueType and OpenType files, and common source formats for glyph outlines.
Does it support OpenType features and advanced typographic controls?
Provides tools to define and compile OpenType features such as ligatures, alternates, and substitution/positioning rules, plus controls for metrics and kerning.
Can FontLab FontLab Studio be used for font production workflows?
Supports production tasks including glyph set organization, batch exporting, proofing, and preparing fonts for distribution across platforms and formats.