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July 18, 2009 - FontCreator 6.0.1 released.

Today we've released FontCreator version 6.0.1. We fixed an issue that prevented you from installing fonts through FontCreator. This new release also contains several enhancements, as mentioned on the Release History page.

Download FontCreator version 6.0.1 from our download page.

June 17, 2009 - FontCreator 6.0 released.

Today High-Logic B.V. released FontCreator 6, the world's most popular font editor. This version delivers powerful tools such as direct import of both raster and vector based images.

With FontCreator 6, font designers can create and modify high quality TrueType and OpenType fonts faster than ever. The most impressive improvements are:

  • Added import vector based images (ai/eps/pdf)
  • Improved import raster based images
  • Advanced drag and drop support
  • Background image enhancements
  • Improved codepage calculation
  • Improved cubic to quadratic bezier curve conversion (affects AI/EPS/PDF imports as well as .otf to .ttf conversions)

Download FontCreator version 6.0 from our download page.

Read the press release in English.

Read the press release in German.

Read the press release in French.

October 29, 2008 - Scanahand 2.0 released.

Today we've released Scanahand version 2.0, a Windows program that makes it easy for each member of the family to create custom, hand-written fonts. Scanahand lets you quickly create a font, install it in Windows in seconds, and use it in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and every Windows program that you own. You can type notes and cards in your favorite word processing software, and print them in your own handwriting.

Scanahand 2 runs under Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000/NT4/Me/98/95, costs $49(US) for a single-user license of the Standard Edition, and may be ordered securely online from http://www.high-logic.com/. The Premium Edition, with multi-page support for symbols and custom templates, costs $79(US).

Download Scanahand version 2.0 from our download page.

Read the press release in English.

Read the press release in German.

April 23, 2008 - Scanahand 1.0 released.

Today we've released Scanahand version 1.0, a Windows program that makes it easy for each member of the family to create custom, hand-written fonts. Scanahand lets you quickly create a font, install it in Windows in seconds, and use it in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and every Windows program that you own. You can type notes and cards in your favorite word processing software, and print them in your own handwriting.

Scanahand runs under Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000/NT4/Me/98/95, costs $29(US) for a single-user license of the Basic Edition, and may be ordered securely online from http://www.high-logic.com/. The Premium Edition, with multi-page template support, will be available later this year, and will cost $49(US). Multi-user discounts are available.

Download Scanahand version 1.0 from our download page.

Read the press release in English.

Read the press release in German.

Read the press release in French.

April 18, 2008 - Scanahand Release Candidate 2 released.

Scanahand allows you to generate a font without the need to know all of the technical details involved. All you need is a printer, a scanner, and a black marker or felt-tipped pen. It is also possible to use Scanahand without using a printer and scanner, but then you'll have to draw characters through image processing software. Download Scanahand RC2 from our download page.

Februari 14, 2008 - Scanahand Release Candidate 1 released.

Scanahand allows you to generate a font without the need to know all of the technical details involved. All you need is a printer, a scanner, and a black marker or felt-tipped pen. It is also possible to use Scanahand without using a printer and scanner, but then you'll have to draw characters through image processing software. Download Scanahand RC1 from our download page.

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