kevinyzy / mactype

A better font rasterizer for Windows.

MacType

Important notice!

The following will prevent several unexpected problems:

• For Windows 10 latest version:
  • Until next update DO NOT use Registry Mode as it will very likely to crash and lock you out in the logon screen
  • Instead use Service Mode, go to Services -> Mactype Service and change the Startup Type Automatic (Delayed Start)
  • Or use Tray mode
• There are some known problems with the new installer as it is a big update, it is very much recommended to:
  • Stop old MacType, uninstall and reboot
  • Do a clean install, make sure you chose Typical install (not Custom)
• Secure Boot
  • Use Service Mode if you prefer to keep Secure Boot enabled (recommended)
  • For Registry Mode to work, Secure Boot must be disabled
  • Service Mode and Registry Mode give the same results in most cases so most people will want to select Service Mode

Latest release version

1.2017.628.0

Latest beta

1.2018.917.0-beta2

Binary Installer

Visit MacType official site to download:

http://www.mactype.net

What's new?

• Win10 compatible
• Traditional Chinese localization has been greatly improved thanks to GT Wang.
• MultiLang system improved.
• Better DirectWrite support thanks to しらいと[http://silight.hatenablog.jp].
• FreeType 2.8.0 included.
• Two-stage mactype loader introduced.
• Separate DirectWrite parameter adjustment.
• ClipboxFix is reverted to 0 by default to avoid some incompatibility issues.
• Added Korea localization, thanks to 조현희

Donation

MacType now accepts donations.

Please visit http://www.mactype.net and keep an eye on the bottom right corner ❤️

Thank you for your support! Your donations will keep the server running, keep me updating, and buy more coffees ☕

Known issues

• Please backup your profile before upgrading!

• Only Chinese simplified/Traditional and English are fully localized, some options may missing in MacType Tuner due to the strings missing in the language file.

• If you want to use MacType-patch together with MacType official release, Do remember to add DirectWrite=0 to your profile or you will have mysterious problems.

How to build

Check how to build document