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Birdfont is a free font editor for creating vector graphics and exporting TTF, OTF, and SVG fonts, with support for both monochrome and color font formats. You can download installers and source code packages for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and BSD directly from birdfont.org. The site states that installers and source code packages are available for all four platforms, and that you should download BirdFont from this site.
What you get
Birdfont is developed by Johan Mattsson, written in Vala, and has around 124,000 lines of code. The editor supports monochrome and color font formats, and the release notes show ongoing work on drawing tools, ligatures, emoji support, SVG parsing, and Unicode block handling.
Download steps
- Go to birdfont.org.
- Open the Download section.
- Choose the installer or source code package for your platform: Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, or BSD.
- Download the package from the site.
- Install it using your platform's normal installer or package workflow.
The page does not describe a specific installer wizard, package format, or command-line install procedure, so follow the standard installation method for the package you download.
Platforms and packages
| Platform | What is listed |
|---|---|
| Windows | Installer and source code package |
| Linux | Installer and source code package |
| Mac OS X | Installer and source code package |
| BSD | Installer and source code package |
Support and help
The site lists several places to report bugs or get help:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mastodon: @[email protected]
- Twitter: @birdfont
- Facebook: groups/birdfont
- GitHub: birdfont/issues
Cost and support model
Birdfont is described as a free font editor. The site also asks for donations and says you can sign up for a subscription if you want to support the project with a small amount each month. Donations are shown in USD, with recent donations listed. The income is used to fix bugs and implement new features.
Common issues
- If you are not sure which package to pick, start with the installer for your operating system rather than the source code package.
- If you want to build from source, use the source code package for your platform and the project's development information.
- If you hit a bug, use the listed contact channels, especially GitHub issues for tracked problems.
Verify the install
After installing, open Birdfont and check that the editor launches. The site's release notes are a useful reference for what features and fixes are included in the version you installed.