How to Install Fonts for Cricut on Windows/ Mac Computers?

 Finding stunning fonts is not a big deal today, as many designers upload their fonts for free. There are various fonts you can find on the internet, and most of them are designed by highly skilled designers. With this guide, you will learn how to install fonts for Cricut on Mac and Windows computers. There are already many fonts available on Cricut Design Space that you can use for free. But, due to some reasons, some users do not get the type of fonts they are looking for.

Hence, the post will explain the methods to install fonts on your computers. Also, you will learn how to access Design Space so that you can infuse fonts into your Cricut projects easily. By the end of the blog, you will be able to install fonts for both Mac and Windows computers.

How to Install Fonts for Cricut on Windows?

Those who have never downloaded fonts on their computer must read this guide. The below step-by-step instructions will help you download and install fonts on Windows.

Here are the steps to install fonts for Cricut on Windows computers:

1. Open the browser and look for fonts.
2. Next, you have to download Fonts.
3. Then, go to the Downloads folder and right-click on it.
4. Afterward, choose the Extract option to unzip the file.

1. Now, extract the zip file to unzip.
2. After unzipping, you need to right-click the font file to install.

1. Install fonts by following the on-screen command.
2. After installation, fonts can be used on the Cricut app.

How to Install Fonts for Cricut on Mac?

Since Design Space is compatible with Mac computers, you can easily download and use fonts on Cricut software.

Here are the steps to install fonts for Cricut on Mac computers:

1. Visit the website on any browser you use.
2. Find the free fonts from any website, such as Google Fonts.
3. Download the Fonts file to your desktop.
4. Then, double-click on the zipped file and unzip it.
5. Next, double-click the font from the Finder window.
6. After that, hit the Install Font tab.
7. Once the font is installed, you can add fonts to your Design Space.

How to Access Fonts on Cricut Design Space?

Below are the basic steps to download the new fonts and access them within the Cricut software:

1. Launch the browser and look for the best fonts that you want to use. Download it to your desktop.
2. Find the downloaded file in your computer folder, e.g.,the Downloads folder.
3. Here, you will find the downloaded file in the .zip file. Unzip it and double-click the individual font file. (There will be two types of file types: .ttf or .otf. We will recommend you install the .otf file.)
4. Further, install fonts with the help of on-screen prompts.
5. After installation, you need to start Design Space. (In case the software is already open. Then you must close it first and then relaunch the Design Space.)
6. Next, open the new project and infuse the new text layer.
7. After that, choose the text tool to add a new text floor to the Canvas.
8. Finally, hit the front drop-down menu from the top toolbar to change the font. 

How to Troubleshoot Font Issues in Cricut Design Space?

Many times, users are unable to find or install fonts to Design Space. Due to these reasons, we have explained the troubleshooting steps to resolve the issues related to fonts in Design Space.

1. First, restart the Cricut app. All you need is to find fonts from the font menu or drop-down.
2. If restarting the app didn’t work, then restart the computer.
3. Ensure that the installation of your app is correct. Next, start another program and check if fonts are accessible to use.  
4. Keep your Cricut software up to date.
5. If you can’t find the new font anywhere on your computer, then repeat the installation process.
6. Still, if you can’t resolve your font-related issues, then try contacting Cricut Support.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, the guide on how to install fonts for Cricut explained everything you need to know to install fonts on your desktop, including Mac and Windows. After installation, learn how to access fonts on Design Space software. The guide also explores the troubleshooting methods related to font issues. In other words, many times, users encounter such a problem where they can’t find fonts or are unable to install them. Therefore, you can solve the issue with the help of the given solutions above in the blog.

FAQs

Question 1: How do I upload fonts to Cricut Design Space?

Answer: Below are the steps to upload fonts on a Mac computer:

1. Close the Design Space and then reopen it.
2. Either you open the existing project or start the new one.
3. Then, add some text to your Canvas and select it.
4. Next, check the Cricut font library, where the custom font is listed for use. (use the search bar to find fonts quickly).
5. Finally, the font style will be added to your texts.

This is how we upload the downloaded fonts to Design Space.

Question 2: Will Cricut charge for its fonts?

Answer: Cricut Design Space is free, and it doesn’t require you to pay for a monthly subscription. However, it might be frustrating for many users because Cricut costs money for some of the images and projects on Design Space. Still, users have the choice to start with free Cricut fonts. In short, Cricut charges money for a few images and projects. Plus, there are many resources available that you can use without paying a single penny.

Question 3: Why does Cricut show charges for free fonts?

Answer: When you have been logged in to Design Space for several days, your app automatically signs you out. Because of this technical glitch, charges may appear on your fonts and other free resources. However, this can be easily resolved by signing out of the Cricut account and then signing back in. Doing this will refresh the account, and no charges will appear on images and fonts again.

Visit: cricut.com/setup

Source: https://medium.com/@setupcricutdesignspace/how-to-install-fonts-for-cricut-on-windows-mac-computers-4f83e8f69f16