How do fancy text generators work?

These tools don't actually create new 'fonts'. Instead, they swap standard text characters (like 'a', 'b', 'c') with special characters from the Unicode standard. Unicode includes thousands of symbols that look like different styles of letters (e.g., cursive 𝓪, bold 𝗮, Fraktur 𝔞). Because these are just text characters, they can be copied and pasted anywhere that supports Unicode (like social media profiles).

What is the difference between px, pt, em, rem, and %?

PX (Pixels) is an absolute, fixed-size unit. 1px is one dot on the screen. PT (Points) is an absolute unit from print design. 1pt = 1/72 of an inch. EM is a relative unit equal to the current font size of its *parent* element. REM (Root EM) is a relative unit equal to the font size of the *root* ( ) element. This is generally preferred over 'em' for consistency. % (Percent) is also relative to the parent element's font size, similar to 'em'.

Typography Converter (Fancy Text & CSS Units)

Q: What is the best unit for web typography?

Most modern web developers prefer using 'rem' units for font sizes. This allows the entire website's typography to scale proportionately if the user changes their browser's default font size, which is a major accessibility (a11y) benefit.

Use our all-in-one typography tool to generate **fancy text fonts** for your social media profiles (Instagram, Twitter, Discord) or to **convert technical CSS units** (px, pt, em, rem) for web design.

Fancy Text Generator (for Social Media)

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CSS Typography Unit Converter

Base Font Size (px)

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Pixels (px)

Points (pt)

EMs (em)

REMs (rem)

Percent (%)

About Typography Converters

The term "typography converter" can mean two very different things, both of which this page provides.

1. Fancy Text vs. Real Fonts

Tools like LingoJam or Picsart are "fancy text generators." They don't create *fonts* that you can install. Instead, they use **Unicode**, a system that contains thousands of special characters, including symbols that look like letters from different alphabets (like cursive, Fraktur, or bold sans-serif).

When you copy 𝓯𝓪𝓷𝓬𝔂 𝓽𝓮𝔁𝓽, you are not copying a font. You are copying a sequence of specific Unicode symbols. This is why you can paste it into social media bios (like Instagram or Twitter), as these platforms support Unicode but not custom fonts.

2. CSS Units: Absolute vs. Relative

For web designers, typography conversion is about CSS units. These units fall into two categories:

Absolute Units: These units are fixed and do not change. Pixels (px) are the most common absolute unit for screens. Points (pt) are from print design (1pt = 1/72 of an inch) and should generally be avoided for web use.
Relative Units: These units scale based on another value. This is crucial for creating responsive and accessible websites.
- REM (Root EM): The best and most popular unit. It is relative *only* to the root font size (the `` element), which is typically 16px by default.
- EM: Relative to the font size of its *direct parent element*. This can become very complicated and lead to unexpected results (e.g., 1.2em inside 1.2em).
- Percent (%): Behaves identically to 'em'.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the best unit for web typography?

Most modern web developers and accessibility experts recommend using **rem** units for `font-size`, `padding`, `margin`, and `width`. By basing all of your site's sizing on the root font size, you allow users to scale the *entire website* up or down perfectly just by changing their browser's default font size setting.

How do you convert px to rem?

The formula is simple: `rem = px / base_font_size`. For example, if your base font size is 16px (the default), then 24px would be `24 / 16 = 1.5rem`.

What is the difference between em and rem?

Both are relative units, but their reference point is different. **rem** is relative to the *root* element (``). **em** is relative to the *parent* element. This difference is critical. If you nest an element set to `0.8em` inside another element set to `0.8em`, the inner text will be 0.64em (0.8 * 0.8). This "compounding" is confusing. `rem` units do not compound, making them much more predictable.