Do you like pixel art? Do you have some ideas to create your own fonts in that style but don't know where to start? Don't worry, today we bring you the perfect tool: It's called BitFontMaker2, it's free, it works directly in your browser, and it requires no prior training. As if that weren't enough, you can load TTF files and create fonts derived from your favorite designs.
Some fonts are so common that we don't pay them much attention, and others have been burned into our minds, such as Apple Chicago, or Code Page 437 in MS-DOS (technically a 'character set'). The availability of fonts on the Web is is so wide that it's very easy to find what we want, however, sooner or later the desire to create our own fonts arises, whether to experiment for a while or try to optimize a previous design. For that, there are tools like BitFontMaker2.
Create your own pixel art fonts with BitFontMaker2
BitFontMaker2 is a creation of Pentacom, and to be honest it has been with us for several years. Its official release dates back to December 2011, but that hasn't made it less useful. Quite the opposite: It works perfectly, and it has no compatibility problems with modern browsers.
Personally, I recommend clicking on the Sample option to load a sample font and analyze the editor's behavior. Adding or removing pixels is very simple, but this helps us visualize letter designs with elements below the dividing line, like lowercase 'p' or 'y'. The character map is very wide, and you will have to take care of creating any special symbol you need.
The alternative is to use the Import TTF function to load a 'pixel art interpretation' of your favorite fonts, or directly click on Gallery and explore the fonts created by the community. Some of them are very interesting, and ideal for all types of projects, especially those designed with a retro/low-res aesthetic. Try it!
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