Old English Font Generator

Create copyable gothic lettering for a nickname or bio, or make an image with a real blackletter font. Free to use, with no account required.

Need a tattoo, logo or invitation? Jump to the image maker ↓

Copy & paste old font text

Type once, compare vintage styles, and copy your favorite. No font installation needed.

These are Unicode characters, not downloadable fonts. Only A–Z and a–z change (plus digits in Typewriter); other characters stay unchanged. Some apps may show missing symbols or limit usernames. For accessible names and important information, use plain text. Maximum 2,000 characters.

Blackletter font image maker

Preview your words in Unifraktur, Texturina and other gothic-inspired fonts. Export a PNG to keep the exact lettering. This mode creates images, not copyable Unicode text.

Create a blackletter image

Choose a font, adjust the layout, then export a PNG.

Current: 1.20

Export Options

Export PNG to preserve the font appearance. Copied HTML requires this site’s font stylesheet; it does not embed font files or work as styled text in social apps.

Preview settings

Font: Old English (UnifrakturCook)

Size: 36px Β· Line height: 1.20

Preview

36px Β· 1.2

OldFont.net makes it simple to style your words in vintage, gothic, and typewriter fonts.

Copyable text or a font image?

For nicknames and short captions

Unicode Fraktur travels with the text when pasted. It does not require installing a font, but some platforms restrict special characters. Screen readers and search may handle these symbols differently from ordinary letters.

For designs and printed lettering

Real fonts offer distinct letter shapes. Compare a short name or phrase in the image maker, then export at twice the preview resolution. Add a plain-text caption when sharing an image.

Frequently asked questions

How do I copy and paste Old English text?

Enter your text above, choose Old English or Bold Old English, and press Copy. Paste the result into your app. These are Unicode characters; support varies by app and device.

Can I copy any blackletter font into my bio?

No. The two copyable styles use Unicode characters. Fonts such as UnifrakturCook and Pirata One change how text is drawn on this website. Use the image maker to export those fonts as PNG images.

Why do some characters stay the same or show as boxes?

The converter changes only the Latin letters A–Z and a–z. Numbers, accented letters, other scripts and emoji stay unchanged. Boxes indicate that the receiving app or device lacks a font for those Unicode symbols.

Is this an Old English language translator?

No. It changes the appearance of letters, not their language or meaning. Old English here refers to the popular name for blackletter-style lettering.

Can I use the result for a tattoo or logo?

Use the image maker to compare lettering before sharing a PNG with your designer. Check the original font license before commercial use. Keep important information in plain text for accessibility.