Do you want to use a specific font in your Canva project but can’t find it among the many options that are available? Or maybe you want to use a special font for your brand and don’t want to rely on the fonts that are built into Canva. Don’t worry, uploading fonts is easy!
If you’re looking to add a little extra flair to your Canva designs, uploading custom fonts is the way to do it! In this step by step tutorial, I’ll show you how easy it is to add fonts to Canva and how to use them in your designs.
Can I import fonts in Canva?
Yes, you can import fonts to Canva. You can add custom fonts through your project or directly using your “Brand Kit.†Uploading fonts is a simple process and only takes a few minutes. You must have a Canva Pro account to be able to upload fonts to your account, but don’t worry – you can try Canva Pro free for a month.
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How to Upload Custom Fonts to Canva
Adding fonts you want to Canva is pretty simple. You can add custom fonts through your project or directly using your “Brand Kit.†Uploading fonts to Canva only takes a few minutes and once they’re uploaded, you can use them in any design.
Download Fonts to Your Computer
Before you can upload a new font to Canva, you need to choose your new fonts and download them to your computer. There are many places you can find fonts online. You can also upload my fonts to your Canva account!
For more inspiration and font combinations, check out my fonts here. You can also check out my list of the 25 best free fonts in Canva.
What fonts are compatible with Canva?
- TTF (TrueType Fonts)
- OTF (OpenType Fonts)
- TTC (TrueType Collection)
- WOFF (Web Open Font Format)
- WOFF² (Web Open Font Format Version Two)
How to Upload Fonts to Canva
- Open Canva in your browser.
- Open a design in Canva.
- Add text to your design.
- Click on the text, and click the text drop-down menu.
- At the bottom of the drop-down, select “Upload a font.”
- Select the font file you want to upload.
- Make sure your font file is a .otf or .ttf file.
- Click “yes, upload anyway!”
- Use your new font in your design!
Where can I find fonts in Canva?
Canva comes with a number of great free fonts by default. If you want to use more fonts, you can upload your own fonts that you have purchased or downloaded. You can find all the fonts available to you in the “Fonts” section of Canva.
How to Upload Fonts to Canva Step by Step
1. Open Canva in your browser.
2. Open a design in Canva.
3. Add text to your design.
4. Click on the text, and click the text drop-down menu.
5. At the bottom of the drop-down, select “Upload a font.”
6. Select the font file you want to upload.
7. Make sure your font file is a .otf or .ttf file.
8. Click “yes, upload anyway!”
9. Use your new font in your design!
Uploading and Using Brand Kit Fonts in Canva
If you have a Canva Pro account, you can also upload fonts to your Canva Brand Kit. This is a great way to keep all of your brand’s fonts in one place and make them easily accessible when you’re working in Canva.
You can upload any font file to Canva if it is a .otf or .ttf file. Follow the step by step tutorial below on how to import a font to Canva.
How to Import New Fonts into Canva
1. Open Canva in your browser.
2. Click on your Canva Brand Kit
3. Click “Upload a font.”
4. Select the font file you want to upload.
5. Make sure your font file is a .otf or .ttf file.
6. Click “yes, upload anyway!”
7. Use your new font in your design!
How to Upload Fonts in Canva Mobile
Canva’s mobile app allows you to upload fonts in the same way that you can in Canva on your browser. Follow the step below on how to upload fonts to Canva in Canva mobile.
- Open Canva in your browser.
- Click on your Canva Brand Kit
- Click “Upload a font.”
- Select the font file you want to upload.
- Make sure your font file is a .otf or .ttf file.
- Click “yes, upload anyway!”
- Use your new font in your design!
How to Add Fonts to Canva on Android
You can add fonts to Canva on your Android using the Canva app. You can follow the same steps to upload fonts to Canva on your Android through your Brand Kit in Canva.
If Canva Font Failed to Load
If your font failed to load in Canva, make sure that you are using a .otf or .ttf file. Also, make sure that your font file is under 50 MB. If it is over 50 MB, you’ll need to compress the file size.
You can use an online compression tool to reduce the file size of your font. After you’ve compressed the file, try uploading it to Canva again. If you’re still having trouble, reach out to Canva’s customer support team for help.
Can you use Dafont on Canva?
Dafont is a great free resource for fonts. However, you can’t use them directly in Canva. You’ll need to download the font file and then upload it to Canva following the steps above.
You can add custom fonts through your project or directly using your “Brand Kit.†Uploading fonts to Canva only takes a few steps, and once they are uploaded, you can use them in any design inside of Canva.
Canva Font Finder
If you’re looking for a specific font but don’t know the name, you can use Canva’s font finder tool. With the font finder, you can search by how the font looks to find the perfect match for your design.
To use the font finder, open Canva in your browser and click on “Text” in the left-hand menu. Then, click on the “Fonts” tab and enter a keyword into the search bar. Canva will show you all of the fonts that match your search.
Once you’ve found a font you like, click on it to add it to your text box. You can then use that font in your design.
Canva Pro Fonts
Canva Pro is Canva’s paid subscription service. With Canva Pro, you get access to over 60 million photos, thousands of templates, and hundreds of fonts. You also get discounts on premium images and templates as well as VIP customer support.
Click here to try Canva Pro for free!
How to upload fonts to your Canva project
- Open the design you want to add fonts to.
- Click on the Text tab in the editor sidebar.
- Click on the Add text box button.
- Enter the text you want to use.
- Click on the Fonts dropdown menu.
- Click on the Upload fonts option.
- Select the font file from your computer.
- The font will now be available for use in your design!
How to Use Your New Canva Fonts
Once you’ve added your new fonts to Canva, you can use them in any design. To use a font in a specific design, open up the design and click on the “Text†tool. From there, you’ll see all of the fonts that are available to you, including your custom fonts. Simply click on the font you want to use and start typing!
I hope this tutorial was helpful in showing you how to upload fonts to Canva. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below. And if you found this tutorial helpful, please share it with your friends!
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Fantastic post. I am very new to Canva, and just upgraded to Canva Pro. This is very helpful, I struggle learning how to use every feature Canva has to offer.
Thank you so much, Kathleen! I am glad you found this post useful. Feel free to check out my other blogs and resources about Canva here: https://dailycreativeco.com/category/canva/