Available
Glyphs 3 Plugin Manager
GitHub Repository

Built by
Jona Saucedo

Requirements
Glyphs 3.0 or later
macOS 11 or later

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A Glyphs 3 plugin that converts any typeface to a dot type version
using a global grid. Works universally with Sans Serif, Serif,
Monospace and Variable Fonts.

The grid is controlled by two independent axes, X and Y, allowing
precise calibration for any typeface. In Variable Fonts, dot size
and margin interpolate automatically between masters. Settings can
be saved as presets directly in the .glyphs file, traveling with
the font at all times.

︎︎︎Universal
Works with Sans Serif, Serif, Monospace and Variable Fonts

︎︎︎7 Shapes
Circle, Diamond, Cross, Hexagon, Ring, Star, Heart

︎︎︎Gradient
Large to small or small to large dot scaling

︎︎︎Grid Offset
Precise X/Y calibration for any typeface

︎︎︎Variable Font
Support interpolates between masters automatically

︎︎︎Presets
Save and load configurations per font file Free and open source

DotType©Plugin

Works with any typeface — from the most geometric sans serif to the most detailed serif. The global grid adapts to every glyph, every weight, every style.

Calibration Workflow

For best results across an entire typeface, calibrate in this order:

Dot Size
Set the diameter of each dot.

Margin
Set the spacing between dots (spacing = size + margin)

Grid offset X
Shift the grid horizontally until stems align to columns

Grid offset Y
Shift the grid vertically until strokes align to rows

Interface UI

Available Shapes
Seven shapes are available: Circle, Diamond, Cross, Hexagon, Ring, Star, and Heart.

Each one is constructed with native Glyphs paths, fully editable after applying.

Presets

Presets are saved as a DotType© presets custom parameter
in the .glyphs file, so they travel with the font.

• Save — type a name and click Save

• Load — select a preset from the dropdown

• Delete — select a preset and click Delete

Known limitations ︎︎