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Discover Linotype FontExplorer X

Linotype FontExplorer X sets a new standard for font management software. After several relatively sad years for all font users searching for a professional font manager, Linotype is pleased to fill the gap with the new FontExplorer X. Font management has never been so simple, and font sorting, font shopping, and font discovery are now more fun than ever. Linotype FontExplorer X gives users all the font functions they could need, and lets them decide how deeply they wish to dive into various font themes.

Discover your fonts

Take time to rediscover your font collection. With FontExplorer X’s freely configurable preview and information area you can easily maneuver through the world of fonts.

Linotype FontExplorer X interface


Organize your fonts

You decide where to store your font files, and when Linotype FontExplorer X should take over their management. Whether you want to use a folder structure, a Set, a Smart Set, or integrate with Apple’s Font Collections, you decide where your fonts will be placed, and how they will be sorted.

Working with Linotype FontExplorer X


Import and export fonts

Whether you want to add a font folder or just a single font file, drag & drop is always available, allowing fonts to be imported with just one mouse click. There is no simpler and easier way.

You can export font previews, or the fonts themselves, zipped or in a disk image.

Import fonts

Export fonts

Export font previews


Font information

Linotype FontExplorer X knows everything about your fonts, and will tell you all about them — but only if you want to know it. In a straightforward window, you can view all of the information that interests you, allowing you to quickly and effectively compare and assess your fonts.

The information window


Easy font activation and deactivation

Activate or deactivate fonts in many ways: Click on a checkbox, a button, right click on it to bring up a contextual menu or use a keyboard shortcut.

Linotype FontExplorer X even supports Auto-Activation.

Font activation

Font deactivation

Font requests


Additional tools and functions

Besides the functions for organizing your fonts in Linotype FontExplorer X found in the user interface, there are additional functions available from the "File" and "Tools" menu, such as scanning documents for contained fonts or cleaning the font caches.

Additional tools and functions


Buy fonts directly from Linotype FontExplorer X

Linotype FontExplorer X features an integrated store which allows you to find, preview, purchase and download fonts directly from Linotype.

Linotype FontExplorer X Store


Handle font conflicts

Linotype FontExplorer X is designed to support all your daily work involving fonts on your computer system. One of many valuable features is the ability to detect conflicts in the collection of fonts that is installed on your computer.

Handling conflicts


Configure Linotype FontExplorer X

Determine all important settings for the behavior of Linotype FontExplorer X in the preferences.

Linotype FontExplorer X Preferences


About Mac OS X fonts

Learn what types of fonts exist and where they are located Mac OS X.

Font management