Choose the path
Use an arch for headings, a circle for badges, or a wave for playful motion. Each option changes the geometry, not just the visual finish.
Free curved lettering tool
Curved Text Generator
Put words on an arch, circle, or wave without wrestling with design software. Tune the curve and spacing live, then export a clean PNG with a transparent background.
Path studio
Shape your text
The dotted path is an editing guide. It never appears in your downloaded image.
Download size (editable)Press Enter or click outside to apply. The other dimension adjusts automatically.
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Preview is scaled to fit. Download uses the size above.
Image copying is unavailable in this browser. Download the PNG instead.
Three deliberate steps
Make curved text without guessing
Start with the path, then correct the spacing before styling the letters. This order keeps the wording readable as the curve changes.
Tune bend and spacing
Increase Bend for a stronger curve. Add letter spacing when characters crowd together on a tighter path.
Export the right canvas
Choose Transparent for layering, or add a solid canvas when the image needs a ready-made backdrop.
Choose by use case
Where each curve works best
The most dramatic bend is not always the most readable. Match the path to the shape of the design and keep important words easy to scan.
- ⌒Arched headingsUse above portraits, products, teams, and event dates.
- ○Round badges and sealsCircle text around icons, initials, or a central illustration.
- ∿Playful wave textAdd movement to stickers, thumbnails, and short social titles.
- !Keep phrases shortLong sentences become crowded and harder to read on tight curves.
Curved text as an image
When a PNG is better than a font
A font controls the shape of individual letters, but it does not automatically place the whole phrase on an arc. This generator creates a composed image: the letters, path, spacing, fill, and outline stay together when you move the result into another editor.
Use a transparent PNG when the curved lettering needs to sit over a photo, video frame, collage, or colored poster. If you need the words to remain editable text in the destination app, recreate the curve with that app’s own path tool instead.
Not sure how much bend or spacing to use? Read the curved text layout guide for practical examples and common mistakes.
Quick answers
Curved text generator FAQ
How do I curve text online?
Type a short phrase, choose Arch up, Arch down, Circle, or Wave, then adjust Bend. The preview updates in your browser as you edit.
Can I download curved text with a transparent background?
Yes. Keep Background set to Transparent and download the PNG. The export is cropped around the visible lettering, and the dotted editing guide is excluded.
What is the difference between an arch and circle path?
An arch bends a line of text across part of a curve. A circle path wraps the text around a closed circular path, which is useful for badges, seals, and logo-style layouts.
Does GummyType upload my words?
No. The preview and PNG are created in your browser. The text you enter is not uploaded for rendering.
Can I use the PNG in Canva or a video editor?
Yes. A transparent PNG can be layered over photos, thumbnails, videos, posters, and social graphics in editors that support PNG images.