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Photoshop Processing

How to Add a Font to Photoshop

Szilard Kovacs
by Szilard Kovacs
Last updated: 21/10/2024-3 min read
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Struggling to add a font to Photoshop? This guide simplifies the process, enhancing your project’s aesthetic and giving your design a unique touch. Follow these easy steps to download, install, and apply your desired font, elevating your creative work.

Step 1. Download the Desired Font

First things first. Find a font that suits your project’s aesthetic. Numerous websites offer free or paid fonts. Download the font file, typically in .ttf or .otf format, to your computer.

Roboto font on Google Fonts.

Step 2. Install the Font on Your Computer

Once downloaded, you need to install the font on your computer. The process varies between Windows and Mac.

Step 2.1 Install Fonts on Windows

On Windows, double-click the font file to open the font preview window. Click the “Install” button at the top. Windows will do the rest.

Step 2.2 Install Fonts on Mac

For Mac users, double-click the font file to open the Font Book. Click “Install Font” at the bottom of the preview window. Your Mac will take care of the rest.

A software with various fonts and characters.

To install multiple font styles, simply drag and drop the fonts into the My Fonts section.

Font installation on MacOS.

Step 3. Close Photoshop if it’s Already Opened

If Photoshop was open during the font installation, close it. This ensures Photoshop recognizes the new font when you reopen the program.

Step 4. Open Photoshop and Select the Text Tool

Launch Photoshop. In the toolbar on the left, click the “T” icon to select the Text Tool. This tool allows you to create and edit text layers.

A Photoshop document open in the software, with tools and options visible on a blank canvas.

Step 5. Access the Font Dropdown Menu

With the Text Tool active, look at the options bar at the top of the screen. Click on the current font name to open the font dropdown menu.

Step 6. Scroll to Find Your New Font

Scroll through the font list in the dropdown menu to find your newly installed font. Fonts are listed alphabetically.

A graphic design software open, displaying an unfinished document.

Step 7. Apply the Font to Your Text

Click on your new font to select it. Now, create a new text layer or select an existing one. The new font will apply to the text you type or the text layer you selected.

A graphic design program showcasing an image on the screen and various editing tools.

Step 8. Save Your Photoshop Project

Once you’re satisfied with your text, remember to save your project. Go to “File” > “Save” and choose your preferred location and file format.

Adobe Photoshop interface with its options menu opened, showing various settings for the document being edited.

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