Old English & Gothic Text Generator

Turn any word into Old English, gothic, or blackletter lettering, then download it as a transparent PNG or a true-outline SVG — free, no sign-up, no watermark. Add a circular crest or badge if you like. Ideal for tattoo lettering, Cricut & vinyl cutting, jerseys, band and team names, and logos.

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Shapes are a bonus feature — still improving.

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Favicon preview — actual size 16px 32px 48px on dark

Suggest a feature / report a bug

Have a suggestion for a functionality, or found a bug? Send it here — if similar requests keep coming in, we may add it in the next update.

What you can make

Tattoo lettering

Preview a name or word in classic Old English before it's inked. Download a clean transparent PNG to share with your artist, or an outline SVG they can scale to any size without losing sharpness.

Cricut & vinyl cutting

The SVG export converts letters to true vector outlines — exactly what Cricut Design Space, Silhouette and other cutters need. No fonts to install, no messy tracing.

Jerseys, bands & teams

Blackletter is the go-to look for sports jerseys, streetwear, and band or crew names. Make a matching wordmark in seconds and export it transparent so it drops onto any design.

Crests, logos & socials

Wrap a gothic word in a circle or ring to make a crest or badge, or grab a plain wordmark for channels and thumbnails — high-resolution PNG, scalable SVG, or a favicon, all free.

How to make gothic text

  1. Type your word or name in the text box.
  2. Pick a blackletter or medieval font from the font menu.
  3. Adjust size, spacing, colour, and alignment — add a background shape for a crest if you want.
  4. Download a transparent PNG, a vector SVG, or a favicon.

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free?

Yes — every font and every export is free, with no sign-up and no watermark on your downloads.

Can I use these gothic logos commercially?

The fonts here are open-source (SIL Open Font License), which permits use in logos, print, and products. As always, check the individual font's licence for your specific use.

What's the difference between PNG and SVG?

PNG is a fixed-size image with a transparent background — great for quick use online. SVG is a scalable vector where the letters are outlined shapes, so it stays razor-sharp at any size and works in cutting machines and design software.

Will this work for a tattoo or a Cricut cut?

Yes. For cutting or printing, use the SVG export — the text is converted to outlines, which is the format Cricut, Silhouette, and vinyl cutters expect.

What is blackletter / Old English?

Blackletter (also called gothic, Fraktur, or Old English) is the dense, ornate lettering style used in medieval manuscripts and, today, on tattoos, jerseys, certificates, and logos.