Find new fonts and improve glyphs in Photoshop

The challenge of finding the right font for your creative project is not uncommon. Often, you face the problem that an image contains text whose font is unknown to you. However, with the new feature in Photoshop CC 2015.5, this task becomes easier. You can now find suitable fonts that have designs similar to the text you have. Additionally, there are improvements in glyph management that allow you to optimize your glyph selection without cumbersome navigation through various menus. Let's go through these exciting new features step by step.

Key Insights

1. With Photoshop, you can specifically search for suitable fonts that resemble your scanned text.
2. The glyph function has been improved, making it easier to access different glyphs.
3. The font preview is optimized to allow for quick and creative selection.

Step-by-Step Guide

To use the new font feature in Photoshop, follow these steps:

1. Select an image and activate font recognition

Start Photoshop and open a scanned image that contains text. Then select the area of the text you want to analyze. Click on “Type” in the top menu and then go to “Find Similar Fonts.” Highlight the text area, and Photoshop will begin to search for a suitable font.

2. Review and select results

After analysis, Photoshop displays possible matching fonts for you. These may vary, and you have the option to select the best match. Carefully review the suggested fonts to see if one achieves the desired effect. Sometimes it can be helpful to look at different variations of a letter as well.

3. Test fonts

Confirm your selection by transferring the suggested font to your project. You can enlarge the font and test various weights and styles to ensure it truly resembles your original text. This is a great moment to check if the selected font looks good and provides your design with the desired look.

4. Try alternatives

If you are not satisfied with the offered fonts, you can also use other images or rewrite the text to achieve better results. Reduce the text to a single layer, as this can significantly improve recognition. Photoshop will attempt to find many of the common fonts installed on your computer.

5. Use glyphs more efficiently

Now switch to the glyph function. When you copy and paste text, you will notice that the text is underlined, which makes selecting glyphs easier. Simply click on the desired letter and select the corresponding glyph alternative. The new design of this function allows you to navigate through different glyphs faster without having to switch to the glyph panel each time.

6. Optimize fonts and font styles

Another valuable improvement is the clearer display of fonts. When you select a font like Arial, you no longer immediately see all styles. These are now better organized, resulting in a smaller list that loads noticeably faster. This makes it easier for you to select the desired font and style range.

7. Preview in optimal size

Access the preferences to optimize the preview display for fonts. Select a larger size for the preview to ensure that you can instantly see how the font looks even in large applications. This is especially useful when working on a creative project.

Summary - Finding Suitable Fonts and Improving Glyphs in Photoshop CC 2015.5

The implementation of the new features in Photoshop CC 2015.5 for font recognition and improved glyph management provides a significant advantage for designers. With a few simple steps, you can now not only find the right font but also enhance your projects through more targeted glyph management.