Scanahand

Scanahand is a super cool tool that lets you create your own fonts! Everyone has their own unique handwriting style, right? Some of us have neat and pretty writing, while others might look like ancient scribbles. Thanks to computer text editors, we can use different characters and styles—these are called fonts! With Scanahand, you can take it a step further and design your own fonts in a fun way.

Create Your Own Fonts

So how does it work? Well, the app gives you a template with empty boxes for each letter. You can fill these in one of two ways: either directly on your computer or by using a scanner and printer. If you choose the scanner method, it allows you to show off your drawing skills! Just draw each letter as you like on paper, then scan it so Scanahand can turn your drawings into font sets.

No Scanner? No Problem!

Don't worry if you don't have a scanner; it's not required for everything to work smoothly. You can also create characters using any drawing program that suits you best, like Microsoft Paint.

User-Friendly Design

The layout of the app is another plus. It's designed so that you can jump right in without hassle. You'll find lots of space for previews and adjustable settings. Plus, there's a handy side panel that walks you through the three easy steps to create your font.

Create Complex Font Sets

You can make font sets as simple or complex as you'd like with customizable template sheets. There are templates available that include all the characters on a basic keyboard—yes, even special ones! By accessing the options menu, you're free to create new templates and import any characters you'd like to enhance.

Simplified Creation Process

You have choices too! You can print out forms to fill them in by hand or save them locally in popular formats like JPG or PNG. You don't need to fill out every page unless you want the full experience. The app also supports other image formats like EMF, TIF, GIF, and more!

Your New Font Awaits!

Your custom font gets generated quickly with a preview of what you've created. In the end, you'll have an option to install it locally or save it as a web font format. The first try might be tricky if you're not careful about staying within the box boundaries—but no worries! Those boundaries are adjustable and even come with colored lines to help guide you.

Fun & Practical!

In short, Scanahand is an incredibly fun app that lets you make custom fonts with your own handwriting! It works great; just spend some time drawing each letter just right so you'll end up with a unique font that's perfect for your projects or sharing with friends.