Typed signature

Cursive Signature Generator

Create a typed cursive signature from your name or initials, then export it as PNG or SVG. This page is best for quick visual signatures, profile graphics, and document mockups.

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Signature-style mark for transparent PNG or SVG export

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Short names, bios, captions, and phrases work best.

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Size54 px

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Standard 1200 x 420, transparent background.

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Save a result to reuse it later on this device.

Signature mode favors clean names, initials, and short phrases.

112 styles available: 10 copyable Unicode styles and 102 visual export styles.

Elegant Script

Bold Script

Fraktur

Bold Fraktur

Double Struck

Sans Italic

Sans Bold Italic

Monospace

Fullwidth

Circled Letters

Great Vibes

Allura

Parisienne

Alex Brush

Arizonia

Ballet

Birthstone

Bonheur Royale

Charm

Euphoria Script

Felipa

Grand Hotel

Italianno

La Belle Aurore

Love Light

Lovers Quarrel

MonteCarlo

Monsieur La Doulaise

Petit Formal Script

Pinyon Script

Rouge Script

Tangerine

Water Brush

Sacramento

Satisfy

Dancing Script

Marck Script

Meow Script

Mr Bedfort

Mr Dafoe

Mr De Haviland

Mrs Saint Delafield

Mrs Sheppards

Oooh Baby

Qwigley

Rochester

WindSong

Yellowtail

Zeyada

Pacifico

Courgette

Kaushan Script

Leckerli One

Lobster

Lobster Two

Norican

Oleo Script

Oleo Script Swash Caps

Playball

Sriracha

Vibur

Yesteryear

Caveat

Cedarville Cursive

Covered By Your Grace

Crafty Girls

Dawning of a New Day

Gochi Hand

Handlee

Homemade Apple

Indie Flower

Just Another Hand

Kalam

Nanum Pen Script

Nothing You Could Do

Patrick Hand

Patrick Hand SC

Reenie Beanie

Rock Salt

Schoolbell

Shadows Into Light

Shadows Into Light Two

Short Stack

Square Peg

Sue Ellen Francisco

Swanky and Moo Moo

The Girl Next Door

Waiting for the Sunrise

Walter Turncoat

Bad Script

Comic Neue

Damion

Delius

Delius Swash Caps

Delius Unicase

Devonshire

Dr Sugiyama

Fuggles

Gloria Hallelujah

Mali

Mansalva

Neucha

Pangolin

Permanent Marker

Rancho

Redressed

Sedgwick Ave

Sedgwick Ave Display

Sunshiney

Tillana

Twinkle Star

Signature style presets

Short names work bestTry a full name, first name, or initials to see which version is most readable.

Export with transparencyPNG and SVG outputs are useful when you need to place the signature on another design.

Not legal adviceCheck the rules of the document or platform where you plan to use any generated signature.

How to choose a signature style

A good typed signature balances two things: it should look handwritten, and it should still be readable at the size where people will see it. Use the Signature category in the style filter as a starting point, then narrow it down.

Readable or expressive

Fonts such as Sacramento, Satisfy, and Dancing Script keep most letters recognizable. Mr Dafoe, Mrs Saint Delafield, and Mr De Haviland have longer strokes and look more like a quick pen signature, but individual letters are harder to read.

Match the setting

An email sign-off or a portfolio header usually needs a readable style. A logo-like mark or a mockup of a signed letter can carry a more flowing style because the shape matters more than each letter.

Test the capitals

Capitals change the most between fonts. Compare how your first and last initials look in three or four styles before you decide. The uppercase letter reference shows the plain shapes.

Examples for different name lengths

The same font can look balanced on one name and crowded on another. These examples show what usually works.

Short name: Ava LiShort names can use a larger size and a more decorative font. Try the full name rather than initials, which can look too sparse. Medium name: Sophia RoseMost styles work. Check that tall letters like h and descenders like p do not touch each other. Long name: Alexandra MontgomeryUse a lower size or the Wide export so the name stays on one line. A first name plus initial is often cleaner. Initials: S. R.Useful for compact marks and initialing pages in a mockup. Choose a style with distinctive capitals.

Hyphenated and two-part surnames add an extra capital in the middle of the name. Check that both capitals fit without touching the letters around them; a slightly smaller size or the Wide export usually helps.

Export settings that matter for signatures

Transparent PNG

Choose a transparent background to place the signature on a document, slide, or image without a white box behind it. PNG is the safest choice for apps that do not handle SVG well.

SVG

SVG stays sharp at any size and suits design work. The file keeps the name as text with the font embedded, so check it after import; if an app shows a different font, use the PNG instead.

Size and color

Exports come in Standard (1200 x 420), Wide (1600 x 500), or Square (1000 x 1000). The name is placed on that canvas with margins, so crop the image if you need a tight fit. Black, dark green, and brown ink usually look more natural than red.

The PNG and SVG files are created in your browser rather than on a server, and saved favorites stay in your browser on this device. See the privacy page for details on site analytics.

Make it feel more natural

Reduce the text

If the full name feels too long, try initials, a first name, or a shorter display version.

Use dark ink

The black, green, and brown swatches usually feel more signature-like than bright colors.

Check small sizes

Export a preview and view it at the size where it will actually appear, such as an email footer or the bottom of a page.

What a typed signature is not

A generated signature is an image of your name in a script font. It is useful for design, mockups, and informal sign-offs, but it has clear limits:

It is not a legally binding e-signature on its own. Electronic signature services usually record identity checks, consent, and an audit trail. An image pasted into a file does none of that. Check what the document, organization, or platform actually requires, and ask a qualified professional if it matters.
It is not your handwritten signature. Banks and official forms may compare signatures, so do not replace your usual signature with a font on those documents.
Only create a signature for yourself. Do not make or use a signature in someone else's name, and do not use the tool to imitate a real person's signature.
Fonts have their own licenses. Check the font license before using a signature image in a commercial logo or product.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this signature to sign a contract?

Not on its own. It is a picture of your name, not a verified electronic signature. Use the signing method the contract or platform specifies.

Why does my long name wrap onto two lines?

The export fits text inside a fixed canvas. Lower the size, choose the Wide export, or shorten the name to a first name and initial.

Should I download PNG or SVG?

Use a transparent PNG for documents, slides, and most apps. Use SVG when you need to scale the signature in a design tool and have checked that the font displays correctly there.

Is my name stored anywhere?

The preview and exports are generated in your browser, not on a server. If you save a favorite, it is stored in your browser on this device, and you can clear it from the favorites panel. The privacy page explains what site analytics collect.

Can I make it look more like my real handwriting?

A font cannot copy your handwriting. If you want a handwritten signature, use the generated version as a reference and practice it on paper.

Related guides

To practice the letters in your signature on paper, start with the alphabet worksheet PDFs, then return to your full name.

How to make a cursive signatureA step-by-step guide to creating, practicing, and using a cursive signature. Transparent cursive textLearn when PNG or SVG is the better export format. Cursive name generatorPreview names for cards, labels, and headings rather than signatures. Cursive font generatorBrowse the full set of script fonts before choosing one.