Typography Converter

About This Tool

This Typography Converter is a specialized tool for graphic designers, printers, and digital publishers. It facilitates conversions between various units used in typography and page layout. The base unit is the twip, which is 1/20th of a point.

The world of typography has both traditional print-based units (like the printer's point) and modern digital units (like pixels). This tool helps bridge the gap between the two, ensuring consistency from screen to print.

Tips & Features

• The Twip: A twip (Twentieth of an Inch Point) is a screen-independent unit used in programming to ensure that the proportions of screen elements are the same on all displays. 1 inch = 1440 twips.
• Point vs. Pixel: A point (pt) is a physical unit of measure, traditionally 1/72 of an inch, used in print. A pixel (px) is the smallest addressable dot on a digital screen. The relationship between them depends on the screen's resolution (PPI - Pixels Per Inch).
• Computer vs. Printer's Points: This tool distinguishes between the modern 'PostScript' or 'computer' point (exactly 1/72 inch) and the slightly smaller traditional 'printer's' point (approximately 1/72.27 inch).