Font Library
Browse 50+ free, legally distributable fonts for web design. Every font is available under an open license — SIL Open Font License 1.1 or Apache 2.0 — so you can use them in commercial and personal projects without restriction. Filter by category, preview with your own text, save favorites, and compare side by side.
How to choose a font from the library
- Start with a category. Serif for editorial and long-form, sans serif for interfaces, monospace for code, script and display for branding and headlines.
- Test with your real content. Type your actual headline or body copy into the preview input above — never choose a font based on lorem ipsum alone.
- Check the license. Every card shows the license. All fonts here are commercially usable, but some require preserving copyright notices.
- Verify coverage. If your project includes non-English text, open the font's detail page and check its language support before committing.
- Test performance. Prefer variable fonts when available — one variable file often replaces 4+ static files, reducing your page weight.
Font categories explained
Serif fonts
Serif fonts have small decorative strokes at the ends of letterforms. They are traditionally used for body text in print and long-form reading, though high-contrast serifs like Playfair Display are popular for editorial headlines. Best for: blogs, magazines, academic writing, luxury branding.
Sans serif fonts
Sans serif fonts lack those decorative strokes, resulting in cleaner, more geometric letterforms. They dominate modern web design because they render crisply at small screen sizes. Best for: interfaces, dashboards, buttons, general website body text.
Monospace fonts
Monospace fonts give every character the same width. Essential for code, tabular data, and aligning characters vertically. JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, and IBM Plex Mono are specifically designed for developer environments.
Script fonts
Script fonts mimic handwriting and calligraphy with connected letters. Use them for headlines, wedding invitations, and brand marks — never for body text.
Handwriting fonts
Handwriting fonts mimic loose, casual handwriting. They add warmth and personality to creative projects, quotes, and annotations.
Display fonts
Display fonts are designed specifically for large sizes — headlines, posters, hero sections. They usually have limited character sets and are not suitable for body text.
Decorative fonts
Decorative fonts are ornamental, novelty, or stylised. They have very specific use cases and are rarely appropriate for interface work.
Variable fonts
Variable fonts contain a whole weight range in one file. Inter Variable, Roboto Flex, and Fraunces are variable — one file gives you 100 through 900 weight without loading nine separate static files.
Frequently asked questions
Are all fonts in the library free to use?
Yes. Every font is distributed under SIL Open Font License 1.1 or Apache 2.0 — both of which permit commercial and personal use without payment.
Can I use these fonts on my website?
Yes. Every font is designed for web use. Each detail page shows the exact Google Fonts link or CSS @font-face rule you need.
How do I add a font to my project?
Click any font card to open its detail page. Copy the Google Fonts <link> tag or the @font-face CSS rule shown there and paste it into your HTML or CSS.
What is a variable font?
A single font file containing multiple weights or styles controlled by CSS axes like wght (weight). One variable file typically replaces 4–9 static files, reducing page weight significantly.
Do I need to credit the font designer?
Some licenses (SIL OFL) require preserving copyright notices in distributed documents. Check the specific license linked on each font detail page before publishing.
How often is the library updated?
The library is curated by hand. New fonts are added only after verifying their license and confirming redistribution rights.