Neon Text Generator
The neon text generator draws your words as glowing neon tubes with adjustable glow and color, ready to save as a PNG.
Neon Sign Size and Power Estimator
Thinking of ordering a real neon sign? Type the text and letter height, pick LED neon flex or glass neon, and get a rough estimate of tube length, sign width, power use and yearly energy. The preview glows in the colour you choose.
How the Neon Glow Works
A neon sign is a bright core with a coloured halo. The generator strokes the letters 3 times with shrinking blur, then fills a pale core.
Neon Colours and Their Gases
In real glass signs, colour comes from the gas and the tube coating. Pure neon glows red-orange; argon glows blue.
A Short History of Neon Signs
Neon went from lab discovery to Las Vegas icon.
LED Neon vs. Glass Neon
Most new signs are LED flex. Here is how they compare in power per metre of tube.
Neon Text Tips
Make the glow readable.
Neon Text Generator FAQs
Does neon text work on a transparent background?
Yes, but the glow reads best on a dark background, so keep the dark wall for most uses.
Which font looks most like a neon sign?
Tilt Neon and Monoton imitate bent glass tubes most closely.
How much power does a neon sign use?
LED neon flex uses roughly 9 W per metre and glass neon about twice that. The estimator above gives a rough figure for your sign.
How is a neon sign priced?
Mostly by size and tube length, plus colours and backing. Use the estimator for size, then ask a sign maker for a quote.
Can I use neon text for Instagram stories?
Yes, download the PNG and add it to your story as a sticker.
Why does real neon glow red?
Neon gas emits red-orange light when electricity passes through it; other colours use other gases or coatings.
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