Double-click the downloaded .exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions and ensure you install the included Python component unless you already have a matching version.
Users of older software like FontLab Studio 5, Fontographer, or competitors like Glyphs can buy FontLab 8 at a discounted upgrade price. Getting Started Guide FontLab Free Download
While not free, FontLab provides significant discounts for specific users: Double-click the downloaded
To receive a discounted serial number, you must email proof of academic status (such as a student ID scan) to orders@fontlab.com. Getting Started Guide While not free, FontLab provides
You can download the latest version, FontLab 8 , directly from the official website.
Accredited academic users can purchase a 1-year student license for approximately $109 (regularly $335 for a lifetime edu license).
Currently, FontLab 8 offers a 10-day fully-functional trial. Older versions like FontLab 7 and FontLab VI previously offered 30-day trials.