Gothic text
Convert your text to Gothic and Fraktur letterforms, the ornate script of historical documents.
Gothic text
Gothic script, also called Fraktur or blackletter, is the ornamental alphabet used in medieval manuscripts and historical printing. The flowing, angular letterforms evoke old books and formal documents. It originated in 12th-century Europe and dominated European printing and document design until the 18th century. Today it remains iconic for evoking history, tradition, tradition and formality. Convert any text to authentic Gothic style with this instant tool—every letter transforms to its Unicode Fraktur equivalent while spaces, punctuation, numbers and line breaks stay in place.
The tool offers two styles. The standard Fraktur style renders letters in the classic ornamental form: "Hello" becomes a string of decorative Unicode characters that mimic the historical typeface. If you prefer a bolder and more prominent look, toggle the bold option to get a heavier weight that still maintains the authentic Gothic aesthetic and character. Both styles use genuine Unicode letterforms, so your text remains searchable and copyable.
All transformation runs in your browser with no upload or external processing—your text stays private and local. Copy the styled text, download it as a plain text file, or send it to another tool when done. The live counter tracks exactly how many letters were converted, helping you verify that the complete text was processed. Gothic text works perfectly for headers, titles, decorative text snippets, vintage designs, historical documents, formal certificates and anywhere you want an old-world or medieval feel.