About Glyphs
Overview
Glyphs 3 is a Mac font editor built for professional type designers and beginners alike. It lets you draw high-precision vectors, reuse shapes, and manage any number of letters, figures, and symbols from a single application.
Unlike general vector drawing tools, Glyphs is specialized for font production: it handles interpolation, variable font creation, OpenType features, and export. A lighter version, Glyphs Mini 2, is available for newcomers.
Key Benefits
- Draw high-precision vectors quickly using specialized vector tools for type design.
- Reuse shapes efficiently across glyphs, letters, figures, and symbols in a single project.
- Create variable fonts with design axes for interpolation and adaptation to different screen sizes.
- Export font families and symbol sets directly from the macOS application.
- Extend the editor with plug-ins such as Kern On (EUR 199), Remix Tools (EUR 99), and LTTR/INK (starting at EUR 50).
How It Works
You download Glyphs 3 and run it on macOS 10.11 or above, starting with a 30-day free trial. You draw letter shapes or icons using vector tools, then organize glyphs, apply OpenType features, and set up interpolation axes for variable fonts. When the design is ready, you export the font family or symbol set for web, desktop, or app use.
Use Cases
- Professional type designers — produce large font families with variable axes and interpolation.
- Lettering artists — paint and export letterings on Mac using high-end vector tools.
- Icon designers — manage and export multiple variants of responsive symbols.
- Beginners — start with Glyphs Mini 2 to create simple fonts, icon sets, or logos.
- Developers and coders — write plug-ins and scripts using the built-in plug-in manager and scripting API.
Why Choose This Product
Glyphs is best suited for anyone creating fonts, letterings, or icon systems on macOS — from complete beginners using Glyphs Mini 2 to professionals managing large variable font families. The product offers extensive plug-in support (Kern On, Remix Tools, LTTR/INK) and over 100 tutorials, but is only available for macOS 10.11 or above.
Glyphs Pros & Cons
- Specialized vector tools for type design
- Variable font support with interpolation
- Extensive plug-in ecosystem (Kern On, Remix Tools, LTTR/INK)
- Over 100 tutorials available
- Free 30-day trial
Key Features
Vector Drawing
High-precision vector drawing tools specifically for type design.
Interpolation & Variables
Set up design axes and interpolate letters and icons along them for variable fonts.
Shape Reuse
Reuse shapes efficiently across different glyphs, figures, and symbols.
Export & Management
Manage and export multiple variants of symbols and font families.
OpenType Features
Build, edit, and preview OpenType features and custom code.
Plugin Manager
Use the built-in Plugin Manager to install and manage plug-ins.
Glyphs Pricing
- 30-day free usage of Glyphs 3
- Full feature access during trial
- macOS 10.11 or above required
- Complete font editing
- Variable font creation
- Plug-in and scripting support
- Font export and management
| Feature | Trial Free one-time | Glyphs 3 Full Contact Sales one-time |
|---|---|---|
| 30-day free usage of Glyphs 3 | ||
| Full feature access during trial | ||
| macOS 10.11 or above required | ||
| Complete font editing | ||
| Variable font creation | ||
| Plug-in and scripting support | ||
| Font export and management |
Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.
Frequently asked questions about Glyphs
Is Glyphs free?
Glyphs offers a free plan with optional paid upgrades. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier.
How much does Glyphs cost?
Glyphs offers the following plans: Trial, Glyphs 3 Full. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier and any per-seat or usage-based costs.
What platforms does Glyphs support?
Glyphs is available on: macOS, iOS.
How Glyphs compares
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| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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