How to convert text to svg paths online free
- Step 1Enter your text and choose a font — Type the text string (e.g., your logo name) and select a font from the Google Fonts library or upload your own. Adjust font size, weight, and letter-spacing to match your design.
- Step 2Configure output options — Choose between individual paths per letter (for independent manipulation) or a single merged compound path (for simpler SVGs). Select whether to retain the baseline or centre the text vertically.
- Step 3Download the outlined SVG — Download the SVG. Each letter is now a path element — no font files needed. The SVG renders identically in every browser and can be opened in Illustrator, Figma, or Inkscape for further editing.
Frequently asked questions
Why would I convert text to paths instead of using a web font?+
Convert to paths for: logo SVGs where the font must be locked in regardless of which fonts are installed, SVGs shared as files (no web server to serve the font), SVGs embedded in email (which strips font links), and situations where you want to edit the letterforms as custom shapes.
Will the outlined text look identical to the original font?+
Yes, if the font uses standard TrueType or OpenType outlines. The tool uses the same path data as the font file itself. The only difference is that hinting (font rendering hints for small screens) no longer applies — outlines render using the SVG renderer's anti-aliasing instead.
Can I convert text with emoji or Unicode characters?+
The tool supports any character present in the selected font's Unicode coverage. Emoji require a color font format (like Apple Color Emoji) which the tool does not currently support. For emoji, use the emoji as image elements alongside the text paths.
How do I edit individual letters after converting to paths?+
Open the SVG in Figma, Illustrator, or Inkscape. Each letter is a separate path element. Select any path and use the node editor to reshape letterforms, extend serifs, or create custom ligatures. This is a common technique for logo custom typography.
Privacy first
Every JAD SVG tool runs entirely in your browser using the DOM API and Canvas. Your SVG files never leave your device — verified by zero outbound network requests during processing.