Fonts
Choosing the right font can make-or-break any design project. Explore hundreds of free and premium fonts. Everything from classic, vintage typefaces to bold, modern fonts that pack a contemporary punch. Find the perfect font for your next project.
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MBF Edge Font
MBF Edge is a modern and sleek font that is perfect for a variety of design projects. The font is available in both regular and italic variations, and...
Street Hipster Font
Street Hipster is a typeface designed to emulate the style of street graffiti and is intended to give a hip, urban vibe to any design project it is us...
Learn About Fonts
How Do I Add Fonts to Photoshop?
Learn how to add fonts and start working with them quickly.
What Is a Font License?
Learn the ins and outs of what type of font license you need for your project.
Where Can I Find Free Fonts?
Our pick of the greatest free sources for typefaces online.
How Should I Pair and Combine Fonts?
Tips and tricks for combining stylish fonts in unique and interesting ways.
Centauri Font
Centauri is a captivating futuristic font that embodies the essence of outer space exploration. With its minimalist design and wide letterforms, it ex...
BiteChalk Chalkboard Font
BiteChalk is one of the best looking chalkboard fonts we’ve seen. It features a unique handcrafted design with a realistic look that’ll definitely...
Portico Outline Font
Portico is a popular font choice for outlining in sci-fi, modern, avant-garde, or futuristic design projects. Its bold design makes it ideal for use a...
Dreamscape Font
Dreamscape is a space-inspired font that features a unique design perfect for various design projects. Dreamscape is available in two styles, giving d...
Morton Font
Morton is a captivating techno sci-fi font that captures the essence of space exploration. The uppercase letters feature a subtle cutout on the corner...
Pixel Font
This pixel font is a perfect blend of geometry, modern style, and minimalism. Its clean and sharp design is ideal for designing modern logos, screen d...
Haglos Bold Baseball Script Font
Haglos merges the elegance of classic script lettering with the spirit of old-school baseball logo designs, ideal for crafting bespoke sport-themed de...
Charlie Modern Art Deco Font
This font features a modern take on the art deco font design and it does a pretty good job at it. The font features elegant and clean letters that wil...
Nectar Elegant Thin Font
If you’re looking for a thin, elegant, and minimalist font to craft modern-looking titles, this font is a must-have for you. It’s an all-c...
Didone Room Numbers Display Font
This modern and attractive font comes with a set of creatively designed number digits and currency symbols as well as punctuations. The font features ...
Waves CPC Font
Waves CPC is a unique font that brings a combination of traditional blackletter-style and modern pixel art designs. The font features a unique wave-li...
Summer Break Font
Summer Break is an invigorating signature font that works to inject energy and personality into your designs. Whether it’s social media content ...
RETRONIC Vintage 50s Diner Font
Immerse yourself in nostalgia with the RETRONIC Vintage 50s Diner Font. This retro-inspired script adds a delightful vintage touch to any projects you...
Voyager Font
Voyager is an exceptional font that stands out in the realm of space-themed typography. With its unique blend of modern and retro elements, it capture...
Dabora Creative Font
Dabora is a modern rounded font that features an elegant design. This font is perfect for crafting logos, labels, and typography for feminine and life...
Quart Headline Font
Quart is an amazingly unique font for headlines, big text, branding, logotypes & display usage. This font is also perfect for creating outstandin...
Kyoto Japanese Font
Are you looking for a bold and solid display font that has a Japanese traditional feeling? We can help! Try to download our Kyoto font. The font is su...
Forever Summer Font Duo
Introduce an element of fun and creativity to your designs with the Forever Summer Font Duo. This unique package couples a sexy script with a playful ...
Lydora Playful Kids Font
If you’re looking for a playful font that’s suitable for education-themed designs, this kids font is perfect for your project. It has a fu...
FAQs About Fonts
What are the different types of fonts?
Fonts can be divided into several categories based on their characteristics. The most common categories include Serif fonts, Sans Serif fonts, Script fonts, and Display fonts. Serif fonts have small lines or strokes attached to the ends of larger strokes in a letter or symbol. Examples include Times New Roman and Georgia. Sans Serif fonts, such as Arial and Helvetica, do not have these extra strokes.
Script fonts mimic handwriting and calligraphy. They can range from formal types like Old English style to more casual styles like Brush script. Display fonts are typically used for headers or logos rather than body text, as they can be a bit extravagant for regular reading. They come in a large variety of styles and are often used to convey a specific mood or theme.
What is a web font and how does it differ from a desktop font?
A web font is a font that is used on a website or a web application. Unlike desktop fonts, they are designed to be used on a web platform and to be compatible with different browsers and devices. A web font is hosted on a server and loaded into the user's web browser as needed, thus allowing websites to use typefaces that aren't installed on visitors' computers.
Desktop fonts, on the other hand, are fonts that you install directly onto your computer or workstation. They can be used in any application on your computer like Word, PowerPoint, or Photoshop. Unlike web fonts, they are not designed to be used on a web platform. Each type has its specific uses, and the main difference between them is where and how they are used.
How do I install a font on my computer?
Installing a font on your computer is typically straightforward. First, you download a font file from a trusted source. The downloaded file would usually be in .ttf or .otf format. On a Windows computer, you just right-click on the downloaded font file and select 'Install'. Alternatively, you can go to the 'Fonts' folder in the Control Panel and then drag and drop the font file there.
On a Mac, you open the downloaded font file, which should open in Font Book. From there, you simply select 'Install Font'. For both Windows and Mac, after installing the font, it should be available for use in your applications. Note that some applications may require a restart to register the newly installed font.
Why does a font matter in design?
Fonts play a crucial role in design as they help establish the mood, evoke emotion, and set the tone of the message. The typography you choose can make your design appear serious, comedic, light-hearted, professional, or even whimsical. An inappropriate font can miscommunicate the intended message and put off your audience. Ensuring you choose the right font can create a strong impression and enhance the impact of a design, whether it's a website, poster, or business card.
Moreover, fonts are significant for readability and legibility. Some fonts are more readable than others and make the text easy to scan at a glance. For example, for longer text, it's usually better to use a Serif or Sans Serif font. On the other hand, Script or Display fonts are typically suited for headlines or short pieces of text.
What is kerning and why is it important in font usage?
Kerning refers to the adjustment of space between individual letter pairs in a typeface. Not to be confused with tracking, which adjusts the spacing uniformly over a range of characters, kerning is specific to pairs of letters that may create an awkward or irregular visual space, for example 'AV' or 'WA'. Effective kerning ensures better legibility and aesthetic outcomes in typography. Without proper kerning, a word can look unbalanced, which can affect readability.
This procedure is particularly important in logo design and headlines, where type is at a large size, and kerning issues are more noticeable. While most software offers automatic kerning, often manual adjustments need to be made. Remember, the goal is not to create equal space between letters but to create the illusion of evenly distributed space, making the word visually pleasing and easy to read.