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Your Logo as a True Type Font

We can turn almost any logo into a scalable TrueType font that you can use directly from any Windows or Macintosh program. Simply use the Font menu from any word processing or graphics application to access your Logo Font. Instead of letters, you get a miniature version of your logo (if you have ever used a font like Webdings or Dingbats, it is a similar effect). This gives you the ability to have your logo as part of your layout without having to master advanced skills such as Inserting or Placing graphic image files.

These fonts are easy to install in Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, NT, 2000, and XP Professional and work in any Windows based program that gives you access to the font menu. Also, Macintosh users that are currently using OS X can install this same True Type font file and it will work for them as well! We can usually convert your logo into a font within 5 working business days.

Still don't know if a font version of your logo is for you? Feel free to download a free sample font to try.

Benefits / Uses of Converting Your Logo Into A Font:

• Your logo will be available for use within all your computer applications. You can use it at any size. Just as you would do with any other font, simply select your "Logo Font" from the Font Menu of your application and choose the font size of your choice.
• Your logo font will print out at the maximum quality of your output device: whether it is a 300 dpi inkjet printer, a 600 dpi laser printer or even a 2400 dpi imagesetter!
• Use your favorite word processor or page layout application to create "templates" for yourself. This way your "Logo" is in place and ready to go. You can save time and make things easier for your staff by not requiring them to "import" any picture files everything they want to use the company "logo"
• Logos converted into fonts taken up much less space on your hard drive than a graphic file equivalent (such as an .EPS or .TIF file)
• Use as a "slug" in your newsletters, letting your readers know when they have reached the end of an article.
• If you are running a Windows PC system, you can use your custom Logo Font as a Screen Saver (3D Text)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you have a sample font file I can download and try out for free?

A: Yes, we do! Simply download our free "Lion Heart" font (lionheart.zip 16K size)

Q: How to I install your Free "Lion Heart" Demo TrueType Font?

A: For Windows Users:
Once you download and uncompress the .zip file, go to the directory (folder) you downloaded (saved) the file. Copy the lionheart.ttf file. Next, go to your Control Panel in Windows (from the "Start" Menu) and open the Fonts Control Panel.

Once you have the Fonts window open, "paste" the lionheart.tff into this Fonts folder. This will install the font and it can be accessed via the Font Menu from within most program that use TrueType fonts.

For Macintosh Users (OS X):
Once you download and uncompress the .zip file, go to the folder you downloaded (saved) the file. Copy the lionheart.ttf file. Next go to your Fonts folder located within your Home folder (Open your "Home" Folder, then inside that open the"Library" folder, then open the "fonts" folder). Paste a copy of the lionheart.tff into your"Fonts" folder. This will install the font and it can be accessed via the Font Menu from within most program that use TrueType fonts.

Q: How do I use your Free Demo Font?

A: Once the TrueType font is installed, open your favorite word processing or page layout program. Use the Font menu from your application and choose the "Lion Heart" font. Then type any of the following characters:

j (lowercase)			K (CAPITAL)
k (lowercase)			L (CAPITAL)
j (lowercase)			H (CAPITAL)

Q: Can a Logo Font be more than one color?

A: A logo converted into a font cannot contain color information. It is simply "Black" or "White". However, depending on your specific logo, it could be broken up into different "letters" and each color could be assigned from within your word process program.

For example, the original logo for the fictional "Lion Heart Widgets" Company would normally look like this:

To create a two color effect using our free demo lionheart font:

1. Make sure the Lion Heart font is installed properly
2. Within your favorite word processing or page layout program, choose the Font Size you wish and from the Font Menu, choose the "Lion Heart" font
3. Change your Font Color to "Black"
4. Type "K"
5. Change your Font Color to "Red"
6. Type "LH"

There your have it! NOTE: It is usually not possible to have a font that used blended colors or photographic elements. In order to create those kinds of special effects, you need to purchase a high end graphic program such as Adobe Photoshop. In most word processing programs such as Microsoft Word, the entire letter form must be a solid color.

Q: Can I use my custom logo font as a screen saver?

A: Although it is not as robust as our Custom Screen Saver offerings, if you are running Microsoft Windows on your PC, you can try experimenting with the operating systems built-in screensaver functions. Here's how:

1. Go to your "Start" menu at the bottom left of your screen
2. Go to your "Control Panels" and access the "Display" control panel
3. Click on the Screen Saver tab
4. From the Screen saver pull down menu, choose "3D Text"
5. Click the "Settings" button
6. In the Text area in the top left hand corner of this window, choose "Custom Text"
   (if you are using our free Lion Heart font, type in the letters "KLH")
7. Click the "Choose Font..." button and pick the custom logo font you installed
   (if you are using our free Lion Heart font, please choose this font)
8. Click "OK" to return to the main "Display Properties" control panel window. Click on the "Preview" button to see the screen saver in action!

Q: What is a "slug"?

A: A "slug" is graphical symbol (such as a mini version of your company's logo) which is placed at the end of an story. Slugs not only tell the readers when they have reached the end of an article, but they can also give your documents a more professional look.

An example of a "slug" at the end of an article.

Q: Can your custom logo fonts be embedded into Adobe Acrobat PDF documents?

A: Some font manufacturers prevent their fonts from being embedded into Acrobat PDF documents. We, however, do not. By default, we allow users of the fonts we create to embed them into PDF documents. We can also prevent the font from being embedded into PDFs. Just let us know of this special request before you purchase your font.

Q: Do you offer Logo fonts in the Open Type format?

A: Yes. We can created either a standard PC TrueType font or the newer OpenType format.

Q: What are your prices for converting my logo into a font?

A: Our prices for converting logos into fonts are as follows:

True Type PC Font: $130*
(for use with Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, NT, 2000, XP and Mac OS X)

True Type Mac Font: $130*
(for Mac OS 8, 8.5 and 9)

Both Mac and PC versions: $225*
(save $35)

*Prices reflect fonts with a three character maximum. Additional costs may be incurred for fonts requiring more than three logos and/or special hinting, tracking or spacing configurations. Contact us for a quote.

Contact us and have use convert your logo into an easy to use TrueType font today!