The visual identity of GT5 relies on distinct typography that evolved from early builds to the final retail release:

: To reach a global audience, Polyphony Digital employed localization teams to translate all game text and audio while adapting content for cultural norms in different regions. 2. Rendering and Technical Aspects

: The game uses Multi-Sample Anti-Aliasing (MSAA) to render text cleanly. When emulating the game, disabling MSAA can cause text to "fall apart" or appear broken .

Unlike Gran Turismo 7, which allows uploading custom SVG text decals via a web uploader, GT5 has limited options for custom text on cars: