Free printable handwriting template
Print it, fill in each box with your favourite pen, then take a photo. We'll detect the page automatically and turn your letters into a real font.
Free handwriting template (PDF)
A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation on 1 page. Print it, fill it in, then create a free account to scan it.
How to use it
- 1Choose your paper size and download the PDF.
- 2Print at 100% scale and write one character per box with a dark pen.
- 3Create a free account, upload a photo of the page and download your font.
Each box has light guide lines for the baseline, x-height and cap height so your letters line up perfectly. The four corner markers let us straighten and crop your photo automatically — no scanner required.
Tip: a fine black felt-tip or gel pen gives the crispest result. Write naturally; small imperfections are what make a handwriting font charming.
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Frequently asked questions
No — a phone photo in good light works great. Keep all four corner markers visible.
A dark pen or felt-tip with medium thickness. Avoid very light pencil.
Yes. The template and creating a font with the basic character set are free.