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Linguistic Check & Custom Stencils

Be sure your tattoo means what you think — before it's permanent.

InkProof verifies translation meaning, designs custom lettering in 170+ fonts, previews placement on your skin, and exports print-ready true-to-scale stencils.

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InkProof: Tattoo Lettering verification home interface

Tattoos are permanent. Online translators are not.

Millions of people have permanent tattoos that don't mean what they think. Copied text from web translators regularly backfires: Arabic letters get disconnected or reversed, Chinese glyphs translate to nonsense or literal word swaps instead of semantic idioms, and spelling errors go unnoticed by artists.

Linguistic Blindspots

Literal dictionaries miss cultural idioms. A word-for-word swap often results in grammatical errors or embarrassing, nonsensical phrases.

Rendering Disasters

Arabic and other cursive scripts require connected characters. Standard copy-paste processes often break these script connections or reverse the layout direction.

Scale & Fit Failure

Images found online pixelate when enlarged. A stencil that looks good on screen can print in the wrong dimensions or look awkward on the body.

How InkProof Works

Four steps to verify, design, and prepare your tattoo lettering with complete certainty.

Step 01

Choose Script & Language

Select your script and enter the word or phrase you want to verify. InkProof currently supports 8 major scripts: Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Hebrew, Hindi/Devanagari, Cyrillic, Latin, and Runic scripts.

Language detectionScript-aware fonts
InkProof: Input text and script selection step
Step 02

AI-Powered Verification

InkProof doesn't just swap words. Our AI scans the text like a native speaker. You get a transparent back-translation, character-by-character definitions, grammatical validity assessments, and flags for cultural context.

Back-TranslationTranslate back to English so you see the literal meaning native speakers read.
Glyph-by-Glyph BreakdownUnderstand the individual symbols making up your logographic designs (e.g. Chinese characters).
InkProof: AI verification translation details screen
InkProof: Verification error and warning flags screen
Step 03

Lettering & Design

Create gorgeous calligraphy and custom typography layouts. Choose from over 170+ hand-picked fonts, featuring vertical layout modes for East Asian scripts, custom kerning, curved path positioning, and script-aware fonts designed specifically to render foreign writing cleanly.

170+ FontsBlackletter, script, fine-line, brush calligraphy, and more.
Layout FlexibilityToggle horizontal or vertical flow, colors, and line gaps.
InkProof: Tattoo design font customisation screen
InkProof: Tattoo design vertical lettering and color adjustments screen
Step 04

Try On & True-Scale Export

Visualize the design directly on your body by photographing the target skin placement area. When you're ready, generate a high-resolution, print-ready PDF or solid black PNG stencil. Set the dimensions in millimeters, and the app outputs a 50mm reference calibration bar to guarantee the printed size perfectly matches your body.

Device-Scale StencilsSized perfectly down to the millimeter to make your stencil placement painless.
Body Curve VisualizerUpload a picture of your arm, ribs, or leg to test placement angles and scale.
InkProof: Camera Try On placement preview screen
InkProof: Millimeter stencil scale settings and preview screen

Verify 8 Major Scripts

Specialized checking models that capture cultural subtleties, local dialects, and spelling rules.

自由ChineseHanzi / Idioms & characters
حريةArabicConnected lettering & glyph checks
자유KoreanHangul grammar & spacing
חופשHebrewScript calligraphy & spelling
आज़ादीHindiDevanagari script & spelling
СвободаCyrillicGrammatical case alignments
LibertasLatinClassic typography & cases
ᚠᚱᛁᛚᛋᛁRunicFuthark spelling & runes

InkProof vs. Generic Translators

Why copy-pasting from standard web search tools is a risk for permanent ink.

FeatureInkProof AppStandard Online Translators
Translation MethodLinguistic context scan (reads like a native speaker)Literal word-for-word swap (misses local idioms)
Cursive & Ligature ChecksValidates letter connections and layout directionsBreaks cursive connections (e.g. disconnected Arabic)
Output FormattingVector PDF/PNG stencils sized in millimetersLow-resolution screen text (blurs when enlarged)
Pricing ModelOne-time purchase ($2.99 lifetime)Ad-heavy, tracking-heavy, or monthly subscriptions
Data Privacy100% on-device processing (no photos leave device)Saves inputs, history, and photos to external clouds
Privacy First • Pay Once

"The app that doesn't want anything from you."

We charge a flat $2.99 one-time fee. There are no sneaky auto-renewing subscriptions, zero in-app purchases, no advertisements, and no tracking scripts. Your photos, text ideas, and stencil exports never leave your phone. InkProof processes everything locally.

$2.99Flat Price • Lifetime Ownership
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you commit.

How do I know my tattoo translation is correct?

InkProof uses advanced, script-aware AI that reads text like a native speaker, not a word-for-word dictionary translator. It provides a complete back-translation, a character-by-character semantic breakdown, and checks for grammatical correctness and cultural red flags so you understand the exact meaning, tone, and context of your text before it becomes permanent.

Can I check what a Chinese symbol really means?

Yes! InkProof specializes in character-by-character semantic breakdowns for logographic writing systems like Chinese Hanzi. It breaks down multi-character phrases into individual meanings, pronunciations, and historical connotations, so you can see if the combined glyphs actually mean what you think they mean.

Is Arabic script supported for tattoo verification?

Absolutely. InkProof fully supports Arabic script verification. It checks grammar, spelling, letter connectivity (cursive rules), and styling. Crucially, it detects common rendering bugs (such as disconnected letters or reversed text directions) that frequently ruin Arabic script tattoos when copied from online translators.

What other scripts and languages does InkProof verify?

InkProof supports verification for Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Hebrew, Hindi/Devanagari, Cyrillic, Latin, and Runic scripts. It provides native-level context flags, semantic breakdowns, and back-translations for all of them.

How do I make a tattoo stencil to scale?

InkProof includes a True-Scale Stencil Export feature. Once you've designed your tattoo lettering, you can specify its exact width or height in millimeters. The app exports a print-ready PDF or PNG at that precise scale, complete with a 50mm physical reference bar on the page so your tattoo artist can verify it matches a ruler exactly before placing the stencil.

Can I preview how the tattoo will look on my skin?

Yes! InkProof features a 'Try On' mode. You can snap or upload a photo of the placement area (e.g., your arm, wrist, or shoulder) and position your custom lettering design directly onto your skin. This allows you to preview the size, layout, and visual flow before getting inked.

Is InkProof free, or does it require a subscription?

InkProof is a simple, one-time purchase of $2.99 on the App Store. There are no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no advertisements, and no user accounts to create. It is a utility app that respects your wallet and does not want anything from you.

Are my photos and designs kept private?

Completely. InkProof runs all verification and styling algorithms locally on your device. Your photos, text inputs, and stencil designs never leave your phone, keeping your personal details completely private and secure.