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Turn handwriting, drawings or symbols into a working font with Scanahand. The free 30-day trial runs in Premium mode with most features enabled.

Download Scanahand Free Trial

We recommend the 64-bit version. A 32-bit build is still available for older Windows installations. 32-bit version

Why choose Scanahand

  • Print a template, write by hand, scan it back — your font is ready.
  • Adjust spacing and kerning before you generate the font.
  • Export TrueType, OpenType and web fonts ready to install and share.
  • Premium adds custom, signature and symbol templates and much larger fonts.

System requirements

Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7. Scanahand is a Windows application; there is no macOS version.

Trial information

The trial runs for 30 days in Premium mode with most features enabled. After the trial, a license is required to continue generating fonts.

Getting help while you download

  • Forum — Tips, tricks and real-world solutions from experienced users and our team.
  • Tutorials — Step-by-step guides to get productive quickly.
  • User Manual — A complete reference for every tool, panel and setting.
  • FAQ — Quick answers to installation, licensing and trial questions.
  • Contact us — Can’t find what you need? Send us a message.

Download & trial FAQ

How long is the trial?

30 days, in Premium mode with most features enabled.

Do I need to give my email address to download?

No. The download button above starts the download straight away. The newsletter form is entirely optional.

How do I download an older version I own?

If you own a license for a previous version, you can download it through the retrieve lost registration code(s) page.

Older versions

If you own a license for a previous version, you can download it through the retrieve lost registration code(s) page.

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