Kerfont

Text → laser-ready SVG outlines, in any Google Font.

Preset
Download SVG

Text is converted to outlined paths, so no font install is needed. The SVG uses real mm units and imports at true size. Overlapping script letters stay separate shapes; use Weld in LightBurn before cutting.

A free text to SVG generator for laser cutters

Kerfont turns any word, name or phrase into a laser-ready SVG. Choose from more than 1,900 free Google Fonts, set fill and outline colors, and download clean outlined vector paths at true size. No font installs, no "convert to curves" step, no signup.

How it works

  1. Type your text. Names, signs, labels, wedding cake toppers, multi-line quotes.
  2. Pick a font. Search by name or filter to script, serif, sans serif, display or monospace, then choose a weight and italic.
  3. Set the size. Enter the font size in millimeters or inches, plus letter spacing, line height and a margin.
  4. Choose an operation. Cut (thin red outline), Engrave (solid black fill) or Score (thin blue outline), or set your own colors.
  5. Download the SVG and import it into your laser software.

Works with every laser

The file uses real millimeter units, so it imports at the size you set into LightBurn, Glowforge, xTool Creative Space, OMTech, Inkscape and Cricut Design Space. Colors map to layers, so cut, engrave and score lines can each get their own power and speed.

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn text into an SVG for my laser cutter?

Type your text, choose a font, pick a preset and click Download SVG. The file contains outlined paths at true size.

Why convert text to paths instead of using a font?

Laser software needs vector shapes. Live text depends on the font being installed and can be swapped or ignored. Kerfont outputs only paths, so the file looks the same everywhere.

What colors should I use for cutting and engraving?

Cut uses a thin red outline with no fill, Engrave uses a solid black fill and Score uses a thin blue outline. Map each color to its own layer in your software.

Can I sell products made with these fonts?

Google Fonts use open licenses such as the SIL Open Font License, which generally allows commercial use of things you make. Kerfont shows each font's license under the font picker.

Why do script letters overlap?

Connected script fonts draw each letter as a separate shape, so overlaps would be cut twice. Use Weld in LightBurn (or your software's union tool) before cutting.

Do I need an account?

No. Kerfont runs in your browser, your text is never uploaded, and there is no signup.