What is gothic text?
Gothic text, also called Old English or blackletter, uses the Mathematical Fraktur letters of Unicode. They recall medieval manuscripts, tattoos and metal band logos.
How to use the gothic text generator
- Type or paste your text in the box.
- Your text appears instantly in each style.
- Click the styled text or the Copy button.
- Paste it into Instagram, TikTok, Discord, X, YouTube or any app.
Where to use it
- Dark aesthetic and metal-style names
- Tattoo lettering ideas
- Halloween posts
- Gamer tags and Discord servers
Tips for a clean result
- Bold gothic is easier to read than regular gothic.
- Some capitals (C, H, I, R, Z) come from an older block and look a bit different.
- Fraktur letters can be hard to read: keep them for titles.
Why it works everywhere
Apps cannot change the font of your bio or caption, but they all display Unicode, the universal list of characters used by every phone and computer. This tool swaps each normal letter for a styled Unicode character. The result is text, not an image, so it can be copied, pasted and edited like any other words.
More text styles
Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Old English font called?
The style is called blackletter or Fraktur. In Unicode, the copy-and-paste version is the Mathematical Fraktur alphabet.
Can I use gothic letters for a tattoo design?
Yes, as a preview. For the final tattoo, the artist will usually redraw the lettering by hand.
Is it free and private?
Yes. The text is converted in your browser. Nothing is sent or stored.