Scan your own handwriting and use it as a font
You can scan your own handwriting using an online service and then use it digitally as a Windows font.
MyScriptFont: Fill out the manuscript template
The MyScriptFont online service enables you to easily design your own fonts for Windows and, for example, install your own handwriting as a true-type font.
- Download the template via the link and then fill out the printed pdf template.
- Enter the letters in the fields. For an optimal result, pay attention to a clear and clear font; it is best to use a medium-thick felt pen.
Scan handwriting template
- Then scan the completed template. The scanned file can be a maximum of 2 MB in size and must be in JPG, TIF or PNG format. MyScriptFont recommends a grayscale scan with 300dpi.
- Then upload the scanned manuscript file to myscriptfont.com. Enter the name of your font under »Name your font«.
- If you select "True Type Font (TTF)" under "Select a format", no change is necessary; alternatively, save in OTF format. Finally, use »Send file«.
Download TrueType font
The service now creates the new font; this action can take some time. Then load the font in TTF or OTF format onto your system by clicking on the name given in the "Result" frame.
- After you have unpacked the file archive, copy the fonts contained (TTF or OTF files) into the Windows directory »C: \ Windows \ Fonts« or »\ Library \ Fonts« (under Mac OS). You can see a finished result in the screenshot.
- Read more about the web service here on CHIP.
