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Dave_Safr
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February 21, 2025
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Creating vectors and using them in mobile application

  • February 21, 2025
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Hello everyone.

 

I have a question regarding the use of Unity game development software and regarding the use of Text Mesh Pro.

 

We have Adobe products with a corresponding desktop licence to use them. When we load the fonts in Unity and use Text Mesh Pro, we create vectors and textures, from which the original font can never be rebuild again. 

 

Here is an outline of how we are using the font:

The font file (in OTF format) is converted into a TextMesh Pro font asset within Unity. This process generates a texture atlas and mesh data that are used to display text in the application.
The original font file (OTF) is not included in the final application package, as the text rendering relies solely on the pre-generated atlas and mesh.

 

So, having this font in our mobile application, does it count as redistribution, which requires a different kind of license? We are leaning towards thinking it does not, since the font itself is not present there. Only "graphics" created with the font, which is allowed by the license. 

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    Tarun Saini
    Community Manager
    Tarun SainiCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    February 24, 2025

    Hi 

    @Dave_Safr

     

    Welcome to the community! Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, the type of project you described isn't allowed under the Adobe Fonts Terms. Specifically, the Adobe Fonts Service Product Specific Terms prohibit:

    • Converting Fonts: Section 3.4 (E) (4) states that adding functionality to, altering, adapting, translating, converting, modifying, or creating derivative works of any portion of the licensed fonts is not permitted.

    • Capturing Glyphs: Section 3.4 (E) (10) also prohibits capturing or converting the characters of the font to create a typesetting system or render text through an external application.

    You can find more details in the full terms here: Adobe Fonts Terms.

    If you have any other questions or if there’s a different way I can support your project, please let me know!

     

    Regards,

    Tarun

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    Dave_SafrAuthor
    New Participant
    February 25, 2025

    Thank you very much for clarification. One more thing I am wondering now is, why does this specific term not apply: 

    Can I use the fonts to create a logo or other images?

    Yes. You can use the fonts in any desktop program (such as Adobe Photoshop) to create images or vector artwork, which you can then use for any purpose. This includes generating a PDF, EPS file, or bitmapped file such as a JPEG or PNG.

     
    Because we are in a way creating vector images.
     
    So there probably is some line drawn, what is creating an image and what is conversion?
     
    Best Regards,
    David
    Tarun Saini
    Community Manager
    Tarun SainiCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    February 26, 2025

    Thanks for your response 

    @Dave_Safr

     

    I'd like to inform you that vector artwork and images that include a few glyphs from the font are generally allowed. However, capturing and converting every glyph of the font is not permitted.

     

    Hope that helps.

     

    Regards,

    Tarun

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