Canva is a widely-used graphic design tool offering a plethora of fonts to enhance your designs. While it does not directly allow you to download fonts, there is a workaround. In this blog, we will discuss a simple way to download fonts from Canva using CSS.
Step-By-Step Guide
Step 1: Open Developer Tools on Your Browser
Firstly, open the design where your desired font is used on Canva. Then, right-click anywhere on the page and choose Inspect (or Inspect Element) to open Developer Tools.
Step 2: Navigate to the Network Tab
On the Developer Tools window, find and click on the Network tab. If the tab isn’t available, you might need to find it under a dropdown menu or expand your tools window.
Step 3: Filter by CSS
With the Network tab open, you’ll find a filter bar at the top. Click within it and type .css. This filters out only those files that have a .css extension, where we can find our font.
Step 4: Reload the Page
Now, reload the Canva page. As the page loads, you will see many .css files appearing in the Network tab.
Step 5: Find the Font File
In the Network tab, go through the .css files to find the font file. These files typically start with “fonts.gstatic.com”, which can be seen under the Name column. Once you locate the file, click on it.
Step 6: Download the Font
After clicking on the file, a new panel will open. Navigate to the top of this panel and find the Headers tab. Under this tab, look for the Request URL. This is a link to your font file. Click on the link, and you will be directed to a new window with the font file. Right-click on the page and select Save as to download the font.
Remember, if the fonts are copyrighted, you should only use them for personal use or obtain necessary permissions before commercial use.
Conclusion
Although Canva does not directly provide a feature to download fonts, you can use this simple method to download any font you wish from Canva designs. This guide should make the process easier for you, but always remember to respect copyright rules when using these fonts!
