Free Font Files
Choosing free fonts
Start with where the font will appear: a paragraph, an app, a poster or a short line of text. That usually narrows the search faster than scrolling through previews.
Before you browse
- How much text will people read?
- Which letters and symbols do you need?
- Does the license cover your project?
Find a starting point
Choose the kind of work you have in mind. This points you toward a font category; it does not pick a font for you.
Set a full paragraph at the size you plan to use. A font that looks good in a large preview may be tiring to read at body size.
Which style fits?
| Category | Useful for | Check before using |
|---|---|---|
| Free serif fonts | Articles, books and editorial layouts | Read a paragraph, not just the alphabet |
| Free sans serif fonts | Websites, apps and signs | Check available weights and language support |
| Free display fonts | Posters, covers and short headlines | Test the words you will actually use |
| Free script fonts | Invitations, names and short accents | Look closely at letter joins and punctuation |
Check the download
License
Some free font downloads allow personal work only. Check the terms before using a font in a client project, logo or website.
Characters
Try your own words, including numbers, punctuation and accented letters. A sample image may not show the full character set.
Files and weights
See whether the download includes the weights, italics and file formats your project needs.