QuickSigns
Create 3D text signs with Google Fonts integration.
QuickSigns
Create quick 3D text signs with instant access to thousands of fonts from Google Fonts.
- Google Fonts Integration - Search and download from 1000+ free fonts
- Font Filters - Browse by style: Serif, Sans Serif, Handwritten, Display/Vintage, Monospace
- Live Preview - Auto-preview fonts as you browse the library
- Random Name Generator - Instantly create example names with one click
- Material System - Fast simple customizable color, metallic, and roughness properties
- Easy Controls - Adjust text size, depth (extrusion), and bevel
How It Works
- Get a free Google Fonts API key (takes 2 minutes)
- Search and preview fonts by style or name
- Enter your text or generate a random store name
- Customize size, depth, and materials
- Create your 3D sign with one click
Perfect for creating storefront signs, 3d texts, logos, title cards, and decorative text objects.
Requirements
- Blender 4.2 or higher
- Internet connection
- FREE Google Fonts API key
How to Get a Google Fonts API Key:
- Go to https://console.cloud.google.com/
- Create a new project (or select an existing one)
- Navigate to APIs & Services → Library
- Search for "Google Fonts Developer API" and enable it
- Go to APIs & Services → Credentials
- Click Create Credentials → API Key
- Copy the generated API key
- (Recommended) Click on the key to restrict it to only "Google Fonts Developer API" for security
The API key is free to use with Google Fonts API.
What's New
1.0.1 January 5th, 2026
Security & Permissions
- Added online access permission checks for all internet-connected operations
- All operators now respect Blender's "Allow Online Access" setting (Edit → Preferences → System → Network)
- Operations that require internet access will now abort with a clear error message if online access is disabled
Affected Features
- Font search (Google Fonts API)
- Font downloads
- Font preview (when font not cached locally)
- Auto-preview functionality
Technical Details
- Added check_online_access() helper function to validate permissions
- Updated operators: SIGNS_OT_SearchFonts, SIGNS_OT_DownloadFont, SIGNS_OT_PreviewFont
- Updated callback: update_font_preview()
Metadata
- Updated addon tags to "Import-Export" for better categorization
Users must enable "Allow Online Access" in Blender preferences to use Google Fonts integration features.