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 operating systems does FontLab Studio 5 support?
FontLab Studio 5 is available for macOS and Windows; the product page documents native Mac builds for older macOS and special builds for newer macOS, and Windows builds that run on modern Windows versions.
Which font formats can Studio 5 open and export?
Studio 5 opens and generates common formats including OpenType CFF (OTF), OpenType TT/TrueType (TTF), PostScript Type 1, FontLab VFB, and some legacy Mac font formats.
Can Studio 5 automate tasks with scripting?
Yes; Studio 5 supports Python scripting and integrates with toolkits such as RoboFab to enable automation and third-party scripts.
Does Studio 5 support multiple-master or variable font workflows?
Studio 5 supports Multiple master design with up to three axes and multiple masters and provides interpolation tools for family design.
Who is FontLab Studio 5 intended for?
The app is aimed at professional type designers, font foundries, typographers, and design studios needing advanced font production tools.