How to Upload Custom Fonts in Canva (And Where to Find Them)

Canva Pro lets you upload any font file to use across all your designs. Here's the step-by-step process and the best sources for free premium fonts.

Using a custom font is one of the fastest ways to make your brand look distinct and proprietary. Canva Pro users can upload any TTF or OTF font file and use it across every design in their workspace. Here's exactly how to do it.

Step-by-Step: Uploading a Font in Canva

Go to Brand Kit in your Canva sidebar.
Scroll down to the Fonts section and click Upload a font.
Select your TTF or OTF file from your computer.
Once uploaded, your font appears in the font selector across all designs under Brand fonts.

Note: Font uploading is a Canva Pro feature. If you're on the free plan, you're limited to Canva's built-in library.

Where to Find Free Commercial Fonts

Google Fonts (fonts.google.com) — Download any font as a zip, then upload the TTF files directly to Canva.
Font Squirrel — Curated free fonts with commercial licenses. Better quality control than most free sites.
DaFont — Large library, but always check the license before commercial use.
Uncut.wtf — A curated collection of free modern fonts, excellent for contemporary brands.
Velvetyne — Free, experimental type foundry. Great for distinctive, editorial brands.

One More Thing: Match Font Mood to Brand Colors

A quirky display font needs a different color approach than a clean sans-serif. Once you've chosen your font, upload a photo that captures your brand's mood into ColorSense to extract a matching palette — then bring both into Canva together.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need Canva Pro to upload custom fonts?

Yes — font uploading is a Canva Pro feature. Free plan users can only use Canva's built-in font library. Canva Pro allows unlimited font uploads in TTF and OTF formats.

What font file formats does Canva accept?

Canva accepts TTF (TrueType Font) and OTF (OpenType Font) files. If you have a font in WOFF or WOFF2 format (common for web), you'll need to convert it to TTF or OTF first using a free online converter.

Can I use a Google Font I downloaded in Canva?

Yes. Go to fonts.google.com, find your font, click 'Download family,' and extract the ZIP file. Upload the TTF files directly to your Canva Brand Kit under the Fonts section.

Are uploaded fonts available across all my Canva designs?

Yes — once uploaded to your Brand Kit, custom fonts appear under 'Brand fonts' in the font selector across every design in your Canva account.