Show HN: Text to SVG – Convert text into SVG instantly

Posted by scyda on Monday June 09, 2025 @01:18AM
from the show-hn dept.

Hi HN,

I'm a new developer and just built a simple web tool: https://text-to-svg.online

It allows users to input any text and download it as an SVG vector graphic. You can customize font, size, and color. No registration, no ads – just a lightweight tool that I hope can help designers or developers quickly create vector text for logos, diagrams, or websites.

I'd really appreciate any feedback – whether it's UX, code structure, or even deployment advice. I'm still learning, so every suggestion helps a lot!

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Re:Show HN: Text to SVG – Convert text into SVG instantly by pdanpdan on Monday June 09, 2025 @02:29AM (#44221894)

Hello. Nice idea, but there are some problems: - on mobile the interface is hard to use - I think it would be much easier if the sections would be displayed full size, without scroll - why does the SVG include css style and loads the font? It doesn't look like it is used - the stroke size is 0, I think you don't need a color for it - maybe use currentColor so that the color can be changed

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Re:Show HN: Text to SVG – Convert text into SVG instantly by scyda on Tuesday June 10, 2025 @03:15AM (#44233659)

Thank you for your feedback. I will continue to improve on the issues mentioned above.

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Re:Show HN: Text to SVG – Convert text into SVG instantly by Oras on Tuesday June 10, 2025 @08:20AM (#44235914)

What is the added benefit of using SVG (larger text) compared to just loading the font and using text?

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Re:Show HN: Text to SVG – Convert text into SVG instantly by scyda on Tuesday June 10, 2025 @10:19PM (#44243598)

SVG is vector-based, so the text stays crisp no matter how much you zoom in. With regular fonts or Canvas, it can get blurry or pixelated when scaled up.

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