Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to download and unzip a font file

When you see a font you want to use, click on the "Download" button, save the zip file somewhere on your computer, go to the place where it is saved, right-click on the zip file and click the "Extract To" option.

How to install a font in Windows

  • Windows 10/8/7/Vista

    Right-click on the font file and choose Install. Or, double-click on a font file to open the font preview and select Install.

  • Windows XP

    Open fonts folder, Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Fonts

    Click "File" menu, select "Install New Font..."

    Browse font you want to install, click OK

  • Windows any version

    Copy and paste the font file directly into the Fonts folder, usually C:\Windows\Fonts or C:\WINNT\Fonts

How to install a font in Mac OS

  • Mac OS X 10.3 and later (using FontBook)

    Double-click the font file > "Install font" button at the bottom of the preview.

  • Mac OS X any version

    Copy and paste font files into /Library/Fonts (for all users), or into /Users/USER_NAME/Library/Fonts (for single user).

How to install a font in Linux

  • Linux Ubuntu

    Double-click on a font file to open the font preview, and click "Install Font" button.

  • Linux any Versions

    Open /home directory

    From the menu select View > Show Hidden Files, look for ".fonts" folder (create one if not already exists)

    Copy and paste the font file into ".fonts" folder

Font license and usage restrictions

The fonts available on Fontsum are the intellectual property of their respective designers. Please check the read-me files bundled with the downloaded zip archive or check the indicated designer's website for licensing details. That determines either a font:

  • Free for commercial use

    You can use them in projects where you might earn revenue. This could include business websites, advertising campaigns, product packaging, and more. But in most cases font designer still retains the copyright, means you are not allowed to sell the font files itself or claim that font as yours.

  • Free for personal use

    Usage is limited to an individual's own activities, not for any commercial or business purposes.