TextToSVG is an online tool for turning text into clean SVG or DXF paths directly in the browser. It is built for people who need usable vector output without uploading files, storing text content, or opening a large design application just to outline a few words.
What TextToSVG does
The tool converts typed text into vector paths you can inspect, copy, and export. Instead of relying on live SVG text that may render differently across tools and environments, you get path-based output that is easier to reuse in design files, codebases, and fabrication workflows.
Who it is for
TextToSVG is useful for:
- designers working on logos, wordmarks, labels, and web graphics
- developers who need SVG, JSX, or TSX assets that should not depend on installed fonts
- makers using text in laser cutting, CNC, engraving, or other fabrication workflows
- creators who want a fast way to export text as vector outlines without a heavier file workflow
Why it exists
There is a common production task that shows up in a lot of projects: take a short piece of text, choose a font, adjust the spacing, and turn it into a vector file that is ready for the next tool. That step is often slower than it needs to be because it happens inside a full design app or through upload-based converters.
TextToSVG exists to make that step direct. The goal is not to replace a design suite. The goal is to handle this one job well.
Supported outputs and workflows
TextToSVG supports SVG and DXF export, plus React JSX and TSX output for frontend use. Common workflows include:
- logo and wordmark exploration
- web and React graphics
- UI labels and decorative text assets
- laser cutting preparation
- CNC and maker workflows that need path-based text
The tool also includes support for Google Fonts, kerning, ligatures, separate characters, and bezier accuracy so the exported output is more usable in real projects.
Privacy and browser-side processing
TextToSVG runs in the browser. There is no upload step for your text content, and the site is not built around storing generated user text. That makes it easier to use for routine production work, internal copy, or client-facing material that should stay local to your session.
How we check the output
The examples gallery contains downloadable SVG files with their font, weight, text, dimensions, path count, and file size. The SVG and DXF comparison pairs two files made from the same phrase and explains why their canvas and geometry measurements differ. The path inspector lets you check your own SVG before using it elsewhere. These checks cover the generated files; they do not stand in for an import test or a physical cut in your receiving software.
Recent updates
- September 2026: Added downloadable vector examples, side-by-side font outlines, an SVG path inspector, and workflow settings for CAD, laser, and React exports.
Get in touch
If you want to try the tool, go to the homepage. If you need to report a bug, ask a licensing question, or send general feedback, visit the contact page.