German Handwriting Generator

I thought this website, German Handwriting Generator, might be a helpful tool for those who wish to try translating a document from German to English, particularly from one of the older styles of German handwriting or fonts.  The website is written in German but Google Translate offers an English version here (whose accuracy I cannot verify).  Sadly, some of the writing is part of the image and, therefore, Google Translate cannot translate it.
 
Please note, this is not a website to translate German words into English.  It's simply a tool to help identify German letters and words.

When trying to translate German words, the hardest part for me is knowing what the letters are.  Old German fonts and handwriting are so different from our English alphabet.  I would use the box beside the word "Text" to test my idea of what the letters are by typing them in, then looking at the German letters that will appear in the larger box below. and compare them.  I suppose it could be a long, tedious process, but for someone who is determined, it might work.

Also notice that there are eight different variations of font/handwriting.  Each is the word "Schrift" in one font or another.  Click any of the words above the results box and the font will change.

Another way I would use this is to aid in translating German language newspaper articles. 

I suppose, with careful study, one could use this program to learn how to read various old German fonts.

All the best with your translating efforts!

—Nancy.

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