As a developer fascinated by Arabic typography, I built a free tool that lets anyone create beautiful Arabic calligraphy online. Here's what I learned and how it works.
The Problem
Arabic calligraphy has a rich 1,400+ year history, but most online tools either require paid subscriptions, don't support vector exports, or offer limited font choices. I wanted to create something accessible to everyone.
Key Features
My solution at arabiccalligraphygenerator.online includes:
11 authentic calligraphy fonts (Thuluth, Naskh, Kufi, Diwani, Nastaliq, and more)
English to Arabic translation for non-Arabic speakers
SVG vector export for scalable designs
Canvas manipulation with drag positioning, rotation, and opacity controls
Harakat (diacritics) support for proper pronunciation marks
Technical Approach
The generator uses HTML5 Canvas for rendering and leverages Google Fonts' Arabic font collection. For SVG export, I convert the canvas rendering to vector paths, ensuring designs can scale infinitely without quality loss.
The translation feature uses an API to convert English text to Arabic script, making the tool accessible to designers worldwide who want to incorporate Arabic calligraphy into their work.
Why SVG Matters
Most calligraphy tools only export raster images. SVG export is crucial for:
Logo design (scalable to any size)
Print materials (high resolution)
Web graphics (small file size)
Try It Out
The tool is 100% free, no signup required: arabiccalligraphygenerator.online
I'd love to hear your feedback or feature requests!
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