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Persian type

by Damyar·Workflow

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Why we like it

Persian Type earns its place in the Blender Extensions library by focusing on a specific gap, clean RTL Persian and Arabic text in Blender, and backing it with a 5.0 rating across 16 reviews.

What is Persian type?

Persian Type is a Blender add-on from Damyar for adding Persian and Arabic text inside Blender. It supports right-to-left typing, with a Toggle Text Direction control for switching between RTL and LTR while you work in Edit Mode.

The Normalize paste tool cleans pasted text in a single click: it converts ي to ی and ك to ک, removes tatweel and ZWJ, and keeps ZWNJ, producing render-ready text. Font handling covers a cached Windows Fonts dropdown, a Custom Fonts Folder available on all operating systems, and a Save Current Font option to bookmark a typeface for reuse. Refresh buttons sit in both the panel and preferences.

Version 2.0.1 is compatible with Blender 5.0.1 and newer, and the add-on requires no special permissions. It is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. The add-on has gathered a 5.0 rating across 16 reviews and over 9,500 downloads.

Who is Persian type best for?

Persian type is best for blender artists working with Persian or Arabic text who need right-to-left typing and normalized, render-ready results.

How much does Persian type cost?

Persian type is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Right-to-left typing with a Toggle Text Direction control for switching between RTL and LTR
  • One-click Normalize paste that converts ي to ی and ك to ک, removes tatweel and ZWJ, and keeps ZWNJ
  • Cached Windows Fonts dropdown for fast font picking on Windows
  • Custom Fonts Folder available on all operating systems
  • Save Current Font to bookmark a typeface for reuse
  • Refresh buttons in both the panel and preferences

Tags

#Persian text#Arabic text#RTL#Blender add-on#typography#fonts#text tools

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Persian Type support?

Persian Type version 2.0.1 is listed as compatible with Blender 5.0.1 and newer. The 2.0.1 update specifically addressed typing issues in Blender 5.0.1. If you are on an earlier build, check the developer's page on GitHub for details before installing, since the add-on's stated compatibility centers on the 5.0.1 line and later releases. The add-on also requires no special permissions to run.

How do I install Persian Type in Blender?

Persian Type installs through Blender's add-on system. Download the ZIP, then open Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install, select the ZIP file, and enable the add-on. Once enabled, open the N-Panel and look for the Persian Type tab. From there you can enable Persian/Arabic text, toggle text direction, type your text, and pick a font from the Addon, Saved, Custom, or Windows sources. The download is around 1.9 MB in size.

What does the Normalize paste tool in Persian Type do?

Persian Type includes a Paste Persian (Normalize) tool that cleans pasted text in Edit Mode with one click. It converts ي to ی and ك to ک, removes tatweel and ZWJ characters, and keeps ZWNJ, leaving clean, render-ready text. This normalization was one of the tools introduced in the 2.0 release, alongside cached Windows fonts, a Save Current Font bookmark, and Refresh buttons. It runs while you are in Edit Mode on a text object.

Is Persian Type free, and how is it licensed?

Persian Type is listed as free here in the catalog, and it is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. The add-on requires no special permissions to run. For the most current licensing terms and any usage conditions, check the developer's page on GitHub, where issues are tracked. The extension has been downloaded over 9,500 times and holds a 5.0 rating from 16 reviews.

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