Font Hatch: Vector Fill Text for Laser Engraving — Free SVG Hatch Generator

Vector Hatch Fill

Stop raster engraving text.
Score it.

Drop any font. Type your text. Get vector hatch paths your laser or CNC can score at full speed — instead of slow, line-by-line raster fills.

Raster Engraving
Scans every pixel line-by-line.
Slow. Noisy. Wasteful.
Vector Hatch Scoring
Follows continuous paths inside letters.
Fast. Quiet. Efficient.
Any font file
SVG export
100% private
Free forever
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Drop a font file here, or click to browse
Sans-serif and handwriting fonts work best
.ttf .otf .woff
Processing...
Hatch Spacing 0.5 mm
Hatch Angle
Stroke Width 0.3 pt
Options
Include Outline
Import tips for your software
Glowforge: Upload SVG, set all paths to Score.
LightBurn: Import SVG, set to Line mode (not Fill).
Cricut / Silhouette: Import SVG, set to Draw mode.
AxiDraw: Open in Inkscape, use AxiDraw extension.
CNC: Import SVG into CAM software as V-carve operation.
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Who Is This For?

Anyone who engraves, scores, or draws text on a machine — and wants it done faster.

Laser Engravers
Replace slow raster fills with vector scoring. Same solid-fill look, dramatically faster. Less wear on your tube. Need outlines instead? Try Single Line Font Maker.
Glowforge · CO2 · Diode · Fiber
CNC Routers
Hatch paths work as V-carve or pocket-clearing text. Generate toolpaths from any font, no CAD required.
Shapeoko · X-Carve · MPCNC · Onefinity
Pen Plotters
Fill letters with pen strokes instead of just outlining. Zigzag-optimized paths minimize pen lifts.
AxiDraw · iDraw · HP 7475A
How This Compares

Font Hatch replaces slow raster fills and paid workarounds with a free, instant, browser-based tool.

FeatureFont HatchLightBurn Fill ($60+)Manual Hatch (CAD)Paid Fill Fonts
Works with any fontYesYesYes (manual)No (premade)
Vector output (not raster)YesNo (raster)YesVaries
Adjustable hatch angle0° / 45° / 90° / CrossN/AManualNo
Zigzag path optimizationAutomaticN/AManualNo
Runs in browserYesNo (desktop)No (desktop)N/A
SVG exportYesN/AYesSome
Outline pass includedYes (toggle)Separate opManualNo
PriceFreeIncluded$0–500$5–30/font

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Font Hatch?

Font Hatch generates vector hatch-fill paths for any font. Instead of slow raster engraving, it creates parallel scoring paths your laser or CNC follows at full speed.

How is this different from raster engraving?

Raster engraving scans pixel by pixel. Vector scoring follows continuous paths inside each letter. Same look, much faster, less machine wear.

Does it work with Glowforge, LightBurn, and Cricut?

Yes. Exports standard SVG for Glowforge, LightBurn, Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio, and any SVG-compatible software.

Is Font Hatch free?

Completely free. No account, no watermarks, no limits. Your fonts never leave your device.

What font files work?

TTF, OTF, and WOFF. Create a handwriting font with FontCrafter and bring it here.

What hatch patterns are available?

Horizontal, vertical, 45° diagonal, and crosshatch. All use zigzag toolpath optimization.

How does this compare to LightBurn fill mode?

LightBurn fill is raster-based. Font Hatch outputs vector paths for LightBurn Line/Score mode. Need outlines instead? Try Single Line Font Maker.