You'll need to use an htaccess method which works on your server in order to make the script work. check each one for examples of what should go in your .htaccess, and find one that works. method1 uses a 404 trick method2 uses the AddHandler function, but might not work on all setups due to apache handling the 404 before the handler method3 uses a rewrite rule to redirect the request to the php script which should still allow you to hotlink the image on forums look at each one and adjust directory settings accordingly before using. You will also need to place a font as 'fizont.ttf' in the same directory as the php file. I recommend DIN Medium if you have it.