Fontlab

FontLab 8 is an integrated editor for creating and modifying OpenType, variable, web, and color fonts on macOS and Windows. It supports the full type‑design workflow, from sketching glyphs with bitmap autotracing and live calligraphic strokes to precise drawing, snapping, and measurement tools. Users can perform non‑destructive transformations, adjust weight and width globally, and refine outlines with overlap creation, path simplification, and stem equalization.

The application provides comprehensive spacing and kerning interfaces that resemble a text editor, allowing multi‑line adjustments and automatic generation of OpenType features such as ligatures, small caps, and old‑style numerals. An integrated complex‑script engine lets designers test typographic behavior directly within the editor. Batch export options cover desktop, web, and mobile formats, and the software supports Python 3 scripting for custom automation.

FontLab 8 aims at professional type designers who need a single environment for drafting, refining, and delivering complete font families, including advanced capabilities for color and variable fonts. Its recent updates add a refreshed UI, improved drawing ergonomics, and compatibility with .glyphs 3 files.