Test and inspect
fonts in detail.
TypeStudio is a progressive web app to explore, analyze and test a ttf font file, its glyphs, and all its opentype features and variations.
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Built for OpenType
TypeStudio is built with OpenType format as the priority. It supports advanced typography features
such as ligatures, alternate characters, and contextual substitutions.
All features and variation settings available for a font are implicitly available on the type playground.
Modern and Progressive
TypeStudio is a Progressive Web App (PWA). It leverages a modern web stack to deliver a
native app-like experience across multiple devices and platforms.
It is installable on any device and on any OS.
As a stand-alone installable app, it also works offline.
Private and Secure
Test your commercial and proprietary fonts with total security. Uploaded font files always stay on your device.
No file is uploaded to a server.
Turn on the airplane mode and go offline if you want to. An installed TypeStudio app would still work without any issues.
No data collection. No targeted ads. No funny cookie business.
Built for all
Developed to be used by all. People of all abilities can read, and engage with TypeStudio.
Keyboard navigability, Contrast threshold and multiple other a11y standards are ensured.
Current build has a Lightouse Accessibility score of 96.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TypeStudio work offline?
Yes, it does. Depending on your device or browser, you may need to install the web app first.
How do I install this "website"?
TypeStudio is a Progressive Web App (PWA). More powerful than a traditional website.
Installing a PWA is typically a straightforward process, and it depends on the device and browser you are using.
I have created a guidance doc to help with the basics.
Do you save the font files (ttfs) on your server?
No, I do not. I know it is important to maintain the privacy of a font. Especially if it is a
commercial or proprietary font. Be assured that a font file is not uploaded to any remote cloud server, but simply
to the local web service running on this browser tab or app instance, on your device.
If you are still worried, go ahead and install TypeStudio as a web app and simply go offline.
What is the OpenType font format?
OpenType is a font format developed by Microsoft and Adobe, combining features of TrueType and Adobe's Type 1 font formats.
It supports advanced typographic capabilities, including ligatures, alternate characters, and various stylistic sets, making it versatile
for both Latin and non-Latin scripts.
OpenType fonts are widely used in modern digital typography and are compatible with various
operating systems and applications. Read More.
What is an OpenType Variable font?
A variable font is a type of font format that allows for multiple variations of a typeface to be stored within a single font file. This innovative technology enables dynamic adjustments to attributes such as weight, width, and slant, offering a wide range of style possibilities within a single font file. Variable fonts enhance flexibility and efficiency in design, allowing for smoother transitions between different typographic styles on the web and in various digital applications. Read More.
What are OpenType font features?
OpenType font features enhance typographic flexibility and design possibilities. They provide different glyphs or character styles for an OpenType font.
Be it a more aesthetically pleasing appearance of juxtaposed characters like "fi" or "fl" or automatically fractionizing the characters "1 / 2", these are all OpenType font features.
Popular features include Contextual Alternates, Discretionary Ligatures, and Tabular Figures etc. Check out the complete list of features here.
Does TypeStudio support all ttf font files?
Yes, TypeStudio supports all ttf files. Be it OpenType or just TrueType.
How do I contact you?
If you have a feature to request or a bug to report or just want to say "Hi", just send me an email at hello@kedar.dev.
Hey there! My name is Kedar, I am a type enthusiast and the guy who made this website.
The idea behind TypeStudio is to provide a high-quality playground for all fellow font enthusiasts and type developers to explore, test and better understand a font.