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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CA Rough Rider Old-School Font
Dripping with character and flair, Rough Rider old-school font transports you back to the glory days of handcrafted typography. Its bold, italic style...
Grounday Title Font
Dare to make an impactful statement with Grounday Title Font, a remarkably bold and vivid typeface. An epitome of legibility and distinction, this upp...
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.
Calasans 7 Layered Fonts
Elevate your design game with our latest addition, Calasans, a 7 layered font! Calasans is a sans serif font designed with a unique layered twist. Its...
Mellar Toppo Font
The Mellar Toppo Round is a distinctive typeface with its unusually obese layout offering a minimalist yet modern aesthetic. Its simple, rounded feel ...
Poozie Bold Wild Font
Introducing Poozie Bold Wild Font, an elegantly flowing handwritten font that boasts a delicate balance of beauty and uniqueness. With a tantalizing b...
The Wild Strokes Font
Introducing our latest addition to our font collection, The Wild Strokes. This handmade brush font is as bold, enigmatic and untamed as its name sugge...
Kanote Display Font
Experience the whimsy of Kanote, a display font that adds fun and character to any design project. Light-hearted and casual, Kanote captures the essen...
Hiccup Adorable Font
Hiccup Adorable Font is the perfect blend of fun and functionality, perfectly encapsulating a warm, whimsical feel that is both charming and inviting....
Sushi Cat Whimsical Font
Meet Sushi Cat, a whimsical display font that is nothing short of adorable. Characterized by its cute features, Kawaii-style influence and warmth, it ...
Kinder Stone Whimsical Font
Inspire your designs with the Kinder Stone Whimsical Font—a truly unique typography option that strikes a perfect balance between integrity and irre...
Dead Skull Font
Introducing Dead Skull Font, your new go-to for all things Halloween. Designed to resemble the grim elegance of bone structure, this font brings a uni...
Burtons Retro Font
Introducing the new Burtons Retro Font, a captivating display font with an enticing array of characters. Perfect for a wide range of applications, thi...
Union Made Classic Font
The Union Made Classic Font is a vintage-inspired branding tool that provides a seamless blend of antiquity and modern design sophistication. Its time...
Belinda Avenue Classic Font
Let yourself be enchanted by the timeless elegance of Belinda Avenue Classic Font. This refined, stylis display serif boasts richness in stylistic alt...
Tactico Modern Font
Tactico Modern Font is a purposefully designed sans serif typeface that offers a distinct style, making it perfect for a wide array of creative applic...
Imagine Distressed Serif
Imagine Distressed Serif is an artistic take on the classic serif font. Embedded in the uniqueness of its detailed design, this font carries a strong ...
Rungkad Font
Introducing Rungkad, a highly versatile and distinct textured display font. Designed with a rough, weathered aesthetic, this typeface perfects the ble...
Rebaston Distressed Font
Rebaston Distressed Font is an elegant, display serif typeface that offers an infusion of vintage ambiance into your creations. Its exceptional ligatu...
Destone Retro Font
Destone Retro Font brings a unique blend of old school charm and modern aesthetic to the table. Available in two distinct styles, regular and slab ser...
Riborn Rough Font
The Riborn Rough Font is an evocative embodiment of vintage aesthetics, merging beautifully with contemporary design sensibilities. Its rough and stam...
Soul Wave Funky Font
Soul Wave Funky Font is the epitome of modern retro style, harnessing wavy elements to create a unique and refreshing font style. It is an extremely v...
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.