Have you ever stumbled upon a beautiful social media post or a visually stunning flier and wondered, “How did they create that?” The answer is most likely Canva! Canva is a graphic design tool that allows you to create professional-looking designs without any prior experience in design.
Its user-friendly interface and drag-and-drop features make designing a breeze. Plus, it offers a wide variety of templates, design elements, and color palettes to choose from, allowing you to create anything from social media posts to business cards to presentations. If you can’t tell already, here at InfluencerSEO we LOVE Canva!
Typography plays a crucial role in graphic design and with Canva, you have access to a lot of default fonts to choose from. However, sometimes these fonts may not be enough to satisfy your creativity and match your vibe. Luckily, Canva gives you the option to upload your OWN fonts as well which is EXACTLY what we’re going to talk about today.
In this post, we will show you how to upload fonts to Canva and add custom fonts to your font styles.
How To Upload Fonts To Canva
As you may already know, Canva is a powerful graphic design tool that allows users to create stunning visuals with relative ease. One of the many features that make Canva so popular is its extensive library of fonts. However, sometimes, you may want to use your fonts to personalize your designs.
Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to upload your fonts to Canva, and in this post, we will show you how to do that step by step. Whether you’re a graphic designer, a small business owner, or just someone who loves creating beautiful designs, this tutorial is for you.
Can You Upload Fonts To Canva?
You sure can! Uploading fonts to Canva is a simple process that can be done in a few clicks. Canva Pro subscribers can upload up to 100 custom fonts, making it a valuable tool for branding and design consistency. So, if you’re a Pro subscriber, give it a try and explore the endless possibilities of custom font integration in your designs. If you’re not a Pro subscriber yet, it may be worth considering – the benefits are endless!
First things first, make sure you have the font file in the correct format. Canva supports OTF, TFF, and WOFF formats. If you’re not sure what format your font is in, check the font file name. It should have one of these three file extensions. The best part? Once you add custom fonts to Canva, you can access and use them across all your designs, whether it’s in the desktop version or the mobile app.
How To Add Fonts To Canva
Let’s cover three methods for adding fonts to Canva: from a PC, a mobile device, and an iPad.
Using a PC or Laptop:
- Go to a font website like DaFont, 1001freefonts, or Fontspace.
- Search and download the font you want to use.
- Open the downloaded file and extract the font.
- Open Canva and click on the “Text” tab.
- Click on “add a heading” or “add subheading”.
- Click on the font dropdown and click “Upload a font” at the bottom of the list.
- Choose the font file you just extracted.
- Click “Yes, upload away!” for confirmation
- Use your new font in your design!
How To Add Fonts With A Mobile Device:
- Download the iFont app (for Android users) or AnyFont app (for iOS users).
- Search and download the font you want to use.
- Open the iFont/AnyFont app and install the font.
- Open Canva and click on the “Text” tab.
- Click on “add a heading” or “add subheading”.
- Click on the font dropdown and select the font you just installed.
- Use your new font in your design!
How To Add Fonts To Canva From An iPad:
- Download the “Files” app.
- Go to a font website like DaFont, 1001freefonts, or Fontspace.
- Search and download the font you want to use.
- Open the downloaded file in the “Files” app.
- Click “Preview” and then click on the “Install” button.
- Open Canva and click on the “Text” tab.
- Click on “add a heading” or “add subheading”.
- Click on the font dropdown and select the new font you just installed.
- Use your new font in your design!
Can You Download Fonts From Canva?
Yes… sort of! You can use Canva’s fonts inside your designs, but you usually can’t directly download the font files unless you uploaded them yourself or purchased the font elsewhere. To do this, you need to:
- Find The Font Name: If you love a Canva font, check the font name in the editor toolbar. You can then search for it online through sites like Google Fonts or DaFont.
- Check Licensing: Some fonts are only licensed for Canva use. Always check commercial usage rights before using them elsewhere.
- Keep Branding Consistent: Using the same fonts across your website, social media, and graphics helps your brand look more polished and recognizable.
How To Add Adobe Fonts To Canva
If you already use Adobe Fonts, you’ll be happy to know you can absolutely use them in Canva too! This is a game-changer for creators and business owners who already have established brand fonts through Adobe Creative Cloud. The process is pretty simple, but there are a few important things to know before you get started:
Download The Adobe Font To Your Device
First, open Adobe Fonts through your Creative Cloud account and activate the font you want to use. Once activated, the font should automatically sync to your computer. From there, you can usually locate the font file within your system fonts folder.
Canva requires the font file itself for uploading, so make sure you have access to either the OTF or TTF version of the font.
Upload The Font Into Canva
Once you have the font file ready:
- Open Canva
- Go to “Brand Kit” or “Brand Hub”
- Click “Upload a font”
- Select your Adobe font file
- Confirm you have permission to use the font
After uploading, your font will appear inside your Canva font list and can be used across all future designs.
Make Sure You Have Canva Pro
Custom font uploads are currently a Canva Pro feature. If you’re using the free version, you won’t see the upload option available. For bloggers, brands, and businesses, Canva Pro is usually worth it for the branding features alone. Being able to upload custom fonts keeps your content looking polished and cohesive.
Keep Your Branding Consistent
Using Adobe Fonts inside Canva is one of the easiest ways to maintain brand consistency across platforms. Instead of mixing random fonts together, stick with:
- One heading font
- One body font
- One accent font
This creates a way cleaner, more elevated look that feels intentional and professional.
How To Change Font Color On Canva
Changing text color in Canva is super quick and can completely change the feel of your design. Here’s how you can do it:
Select Your Text
Click the text box, then click the colored “A” icon in the top toolbar.
Use Brand Colors
Try sticking to a consistent color palette instead of choosing random shades every time.
Use The Color Picker
The color picker lets you grab colors directly from photos, logos, or graphics.
Check Readability
Make sure your text stands out against the background so it’s easy to read.
Upload your custom fonts to Canva with ease.
Again, we LOVE Canva and highly recommend it to all our bloggers. Now that you know how to add custom fonts to Canva, you can elevate your brand designs and stand out from the crowd. No more using the same default fonts as everyone else. Upload your brand fonts and create stunning designs with Canva ASAP.
Want to learn more Canva tips and tricks? Check out our Canva collage tutorial! And, for more super informational blogs like this one, be sure to head on over to the InfluencerSEO Blog.
Jordan Becerra, founder and Lead SEO Strategist at InfluencerSEO, has spent almost 15 years in the creator internet space, the last nine building InfluencerSEO into the go-to SEO partner for content creators, with 500+ creators served from pre-launch to massive publication. She learned creator monetization and community building strategy from the inside working for Lauryn Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential prior to founding InfluencerSEO, so she understands both halves of the game: how search actually works AND how creators actually build a strong community online and make money. Her job now is to stay ahead of where search engine optimization is going, especially as AI rewrites the rules, and to make sure the creators she works with get there first.
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