We’ve all been there: you’re designing a graphic on Canva and you stumble upon the perfect font that you’d love to use in other designs or software. So how do you go about downloading this font onto your device? Today, we’ll be taking you step-by-step through this process.
Step 1: Identifying the Font
First things first, you need to identify the name of the font you want to download. Hover over the text box in Canva, the font name will be displayed on the top editing bar.
Step 2: Searching for the Font
Once you’ve gotten the name of the font, the next step is to find a download source. Canva itself does not provide a way to directly download fonts due to copyright issues. There are however various websites where you can download fonts such as Google Fonts, FontSquirrel, or Dafont. Search for the font name on these platforms.
Step 3: Downloading the Font
Once you’ve found your font on one of these platforms, click on the download button. Note that usage rights can vary, so be sure to check these before using the font for commercial purposes.
Step 4: Installing the Font
After downloading the font file (which is typically in .ttf or .otf format), you’ll need to install it onto your device. On most systems, you can do this by double-clicking the font file and then clicking the “Install” button.
On Windows, for example, you can install a font with these steps:
Step 1: Open the font file by double-clicking it.
Step 2: Click on the "Install" button.
Step 5: Using the Font
Now that the font is installed on your device, you can use it in other software like Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, or any other program that allows custom fonts. Simply open your program and select the newly installed font from the font list.
Note that not all fonts found on Canva can be downloaded as some are proprietary. In such cases, you can search for similar fonts or opt for a paid version if available.
Conclusion
While Canva does not directly allow you to download fonts, you can still use the font’s name to search for it on various other platforms and download it from there. Just keep in mind to always respect the rights associated with the font. Happy designing!
