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Chalkboard Sign Maker

Make a hand-lettered chalkboard sign without the chalk dust. Write a title, add menu items or message lines, put prices after a | and finish with a footer. Choose the board, chalk colours, lettering, doodles and frame, stand it on an A-frame easel and download a crisp 3× PNG.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • 3× PNG & JPG
  • Share link
  • With sound
Today's Specials
Flat white3.20
Oat latte3.60
Hot chocolate3.40
Cinnamon bun2.90
Banana bread2.70
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Ideas to try

Words

One item per line. Use | to add a price, e.g. Latte | 3.20

Style

Title lettering
Text lettering
Title chalk
Text chalk
Board
Frame
Doodles

Extras

Save & share

Exports are 3× resolution with no watermark. Links and saved designs keep your words and styles; photos stay on your device.

How to make a chalkboard sign

  1. Write the title

    Type a heading such as Today's Specials, Welcome or Happy Birthday and pick a title lettering style and chalk colour.

  2. Add your lines

    Write one item per line. Add a price after a | (for example Latte | 3.20) and it lines up on the right with dotted leaders. Leave a blank line for a gap.

  3. Decorate the board

    Choose a black, green or blue board, wood or metal frame, doodles like stars, arrows, swirls or hearts, and turn the A-frame easel or chalk dust on or off.

  4. Download or share

    Press Wipe & redraw for a fresh-chalk animation, then download a PNG or JPG, copy the image or share a link to your sign.

Ideas for your chalkboard sign

  • Café, bakery and food-truck menu boards for social posts
  • Birthday and wedding welcome signs
  • Classroom agendas, reading lists and daily goals
  • Office kitchen rules and team announcements
  • Halloween potion menus and party drink lists
  • Market stall price boards and pop-up shop signs

Tips for a better result

  • Five to eight lines read best; the text shrinks automatically if you add more.
  • Use a bright title chalk (yellow, pink or orange) with white text chalk for contrast.
  • Turn off the easel for a wall-hung board with more room for text.

FAQ

Chalkboard Sign questions

Is the chalkboard sign maker free?

Yes. You can make and download as many chalkboard signs as you like for free, with no sign-up and no watermark.

How do I add prices to a menu?

Type the item, a | character, then the price on the same line, for example Flat white | 3.20. The price is aligned on the right with a dotted leader.

Can I print it for my café or shop?

Yes. The 3× PNG is sharp enough to print at A4 for counters, windows and tables, or to post on social media and menus online.

Does it use real chalk fonts?

It uses chalk-style and handwritten fonts already installed on your device, so the lettering can look slightly different between phones and computers.

How many lines can I add?

Up to fourteen lines. The text size adjusts to the number of lines so everything fits on the board.

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