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

#1

Post by scyda » Mon, Jun 09, 2025, 5:18 AM UTC

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!

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

#2

Post by pdanpdan » Mon, Jun 09, 2025, 6:29 AM UTC

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

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

#3

Post by scyda » Tue, Jun 10, 2025, 7:15 AM UTC

pdanpdan wrote: post #2

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

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

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

#4

Post by Oras » Tue, Jun 10, 2025, 12:20 PM UTC

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

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

#5

Post by scyda » Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 2:19 AM UTC

Oras wrote: post #4

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

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.