Text to SVG

Convert text to SVG paths quickly and easily

How to Use Text-to-SVG.com: A Step-by-Step Guide

Convert your text into SVG paths for code, design, or print — in just a few clicks

If you’re new to text-to-svg.com, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started. Whether you want to create a sharp logo, prepare text for laser cutting, or embed vector typography into your code, you're in the right place.

🧭 What Is Text-to-SVG.com?

Text-to-SVG.com is a free online tool that turns any text into clean, scalable vector graphics using SVG path data — no fonts required. You can preview your design and download it in multiple formats including SVG, PNG, JSX, PDF, and more.

✅ Step-by-Step: Converting Text to SVG

Step 1: Enter Your Text

Type or paste any text into the input field on the homepage. You can enter:

  • Words

  • Sentences

  • Even symbols or emojis (depending on font support)

🔤 Example: Hello, World!

Step 2: Choose a Font

Browse the dropdown to select from hundreds of popular fonts:

  • Google Fonts

  • System Fonts (on supported browsers)

  • Custom Fonts (coming soon)

You’ll see a live preview as you switch fonts.

💡 Tip: Use bold or display fonts for headlines, or mono fonts for code-like visuals.

Step 3: Adjust Settings

Customize the appearance and output:

  • Font Color – controls the color of the text

  • Line Height – you can adjust the space between lines of text

  • Word Wrap – controls how text wraps within the SVG

Step 4: Preview the Output

A live preview of your SVG will appear in the preview panel. There you can see how the generated SVG looks, if the paths are accurate and if needed, make adjustments in the settings.

Step 5: Download or Copy

Once you're happy with the result, you can download the SVG file or copy the SVG code directly. Other than SVG, you can also download in these formats:

  • PNG – for raster images

  • JSX/TSX – ready for React or Vue components

  • PDF – for print or vector workflows

Use the file anywhere:

  • In your React/Vue components

  • Embedded in websites

  • Sent to a printer or laser cutter

  • As part of a logo or illustration

🚀 Best Practices

1. Keep Text Short for Logos

Long paragraphs can generate complex SVGs. For branding or design, stick to short phrases.

2. Use Standard Fonts for Compatibility

Google Fonts are widely supported. Custom fonts may not render identically on all devices.

3. Check the Path Quality

Zoom into your SVG in the preview or a vector editor (e.g. Figma, Illustrator, Inkscape) to ensure the curves are smooth and accurate.

4. Use JSX Format in React Projects

If you’re building in React, download the output as JSX or TSX — you’ll get clean, inline SVG ready to drop into your components.

5. Avoid Very Thin Fonts at Small Sizes

Thin fonts may become hard to read or render poorly at small screen sizes or resolutions.

💡 Pro Tip: Animate Your SVG

Once exported, you can animate SVG paths using:

  • CSS stroke-dasharray and stroke-dashoffset

  • JavaScript libraries like GSAP or Anime.js

  • SVG <animate> or <path> morphing

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