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Effortlessly vectorise text and fonts in Adobe Illustrator.
Discover how converting fonts to vectors allows you to create crisp, scalable typography that looks sharp at any size, enhancing the quality and versatility of your designs.
Transform your typography with vector fonts.
Leverage the power of vector fonts in Adobe Illustrator for precision and flexibility in your typography.
Turn text to outlines for consistent typography and easy sharing.
Convert text to outlines in Illustrator to ensure consistent typography, creatively experiment with design manipulation and share designs seamlessly without font compatibility issues.
Vectorise text with brushes.
Use vector brushes to transform hand-drawn text into scalable strokes, preserving every detail and quality even when resized.
Convert handwritten text into versatile vector graphics.
Preserve the original style and charm of your handwriting and adapt it for diverse creative uses by vectorising it in Illustrator. Effortlessly resize, manipulate and integrate your unique lettering and calligraphy into any design project.
Three ways to vectorise text in Illustrator.
Here are three methods to vectorise text in Illustrator: converting standard text to outlines, transforming brush-created text into shapes and tracing handwritten text. Use any of these methods to edit your text as vector shapes for versatile design use.
- Convert Text to Outlines
Converting text to outlines turns the text characters into vector shapes.
Step 1: Before converting, duplicate the text since you won't be able to change the character style or font afterward.
Step 2: Highlight the text you want to vectorise, then choose Create Outlines from the Type menu.
Once outlined, the text becomes a shape with anchor points, editable with the Direct Selection tool. - Vectorise Text Created by Brushes
This process removes overlapping outlines and finalises the vectorised text.
Step 1: Highlight the text created using brushes.
Step 2: Go to Object > Path > Outline Stroke.
Step 3: Select the outlines and choose the Shape Builder tool from the toolbar. Draw through the overlapping areas to combine the shapes. - Vectorise Handwritten Text
This method allows you to create customised fonts from your handwriting, though additional font design tools are needed to finalise the font.
Step 1: Scan or photograph your handwriting, making sure the outlines are clear.
Step 2: Import the scanned image into Adobe Illustrator.
Step 3: Use the Pen tool from the toolbar to trace each letter individually.
TIP: If you're unfamiliar with the Pen tool, refer to this tutorial page for detailed instructions.
Step 4: Once tracing is complete, create closed paths, use the Shape Builder to combine overlapping areas and add a fill colour.