Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get most often. If you don’t see what you need, you’re always welcome to email us for help.
Can I use the fonts on my website?
Most fonts available on this site are freeware, meaning they’re free to download and use for personal projects. However, many fonts also come with specific license types such as shareware, donationware, demo-only usage, or “linkware,” where the creator requires a credit link. It’s important to understand that each font is created and licensed by its original designer, not by UrbanFonts. We simply host the files.
Every font download includes a license or read-me file. This file explains what you’re legally allowed to do: whether you can use the font commercially, embed it in a website, include it in a logo, or install it in software. If the included documentation is missing or unclear, you should assume limited rights until you confirm with the author. Some designers allow broad usage; others restrict web embedding, commercial projects, or redistribution.
When in doubt, contact the creator directly. If no contact information is provided, proceed with caution or choose a different font with a clear, permissive license. UrbanFonts cannot provide legal permission or guarantee that any font may be used in a specific way.
How do I install fonts on Windows?
Before installing fonts, save your work and close any applications that use fonts—apps often need to refresh their font list after installation.
Windows 10 and Windows 11
After downloading a font, it usually arrives inside a ZIP file. Right-click the ZIP file and choose “Extract All” to view the contents. Inside, you’ll find one or more font files, typically with .ttf or .otf extensions. To install a font, double-click the file to open the preview window, then click the “Install” button. Windows will place the font into your system’s font folder automatically.
You can also install fonts by right-clicking the .ttf or .otf file and selecting “Install,” or “Install for all users” if you want the font available for every account on your computer. Once installed, the font will show up in programs such as Word, Photoshop, and browser-based design tools after they are relaunched.
Windows 7 and Windows 8
The process is similar: unzip the downloaded file, locate the .ttf or .otf files, and either double-click to install or drag them manually into the Fonts folder. You can access the Fonts folder through Control Panel → Appearance and Personalization → Fonts. Dragging the files into that window will install them instantly.
Windows XP and older versions
Unzip the download, then open the Fonts folder through Control Panel. From the Fonts menu, choose “Install New Font,” navigate to the folder where the font files are located, and select them to install. Although these systems are outdated, the process remains essentially the same: unzip, locate the .ttf/.otf files, and install through Control Panel.
How do I install fonts on a Mac?
Just like on Windows, you'll want to close any open applications before adding new fonts so they appear correctly after installation.
On modern macOS versions, installing a font is straightforward. Double-click the ZIP file to extract it, then double-click each font file. A preview window will open in Font Book, Apple’s font manager. Click the “Install Font” button, and macOS will handle the rest. The font becomes immediately available to apps once they’re reopened.
For older versions of macOS, you may need to place the fonts manually into the Library’s Fonts folder. This folder sits inside your user directory. Dragging the .ttf or .otf files into that folder installs them for your account. If you want fonts available to every user on the machine, you can place them in the main system Library’s Fonts folder instead. Once installed, the fonts will appear in all supported applications.