I put together this video to share my top recommended sites for downloading high-quality free fonts, whether you’re designing in Canva, building websites, editing thumbnails, or creating lead magnets.

There are tons of font websites out there — but many are either filled with low-quality choices or have confusing licensing rules. So in this post, I’ll highlight a few reliable sites I keep returning to when I want fonts that are free, safe, and actually good.

1. Google Fonts — Best for Web and Branding Projects

Google Fonts is probably the most trusted source out there. It’s completely free and maintained by Google. All fonts are open-source, which means:

  • You can use them in commercial projects

  • No licensing confusion

  • Works perfectly with web platforms like WordPress, Elementor, and Webflow

Some of my favorites include:

  • Poppins (modern and round)

  • Roboto (clean and readable)

  • Playfair Display (for elegant headlines)

In the video, I show how to preview, download, and even embed fonts directly using Google Fonts’ interface.

2. Font Squirrel — Free Commercial Use Fonts Only

What makes Font Squirrel unique is their filtering system. You can sort fonts by:

  • License (100% free for commercial use)

  • Style (serif, sans-serif, handwritten, etc.)

  • Popularity and foundry

Font Squirrel also has a @font-face generator, which is perfect if you’re self-hosting fonts on your site.

I’ve used Font Squirrel for logo designs, course headers, and even PDF layout work.

3. DaFont — Huge Variety for More Stylized Fonts

DaFont has been around forever and is still a go-to for:

  • Handwritten styles

  • Decorative and display fonts

  • Niche categories (e.g. vintage, horror, techno, etc.)

Not all fonts on DaFont are free for commercial use, so make sure to check the license file included with each download. For personal projects or mockups, it’s a goldmine.

4. Befonts — Premium Look, Still Free

If you want fonts that look like they belong in a $49 design bundle — but are still free — Befonts is worth checking out. It curates modern, trendy typefaces with that premium design aesthetic.

Many of these are free with attribution or have a free personal-use version. I like browsing their “Top Fonts” section for inspiration.

Pro Tips

  • Always check the license — Especially if you’re using a font for client work, products, or social media graphics

  • Pair fonts wisely — Use Google Fonts or Fontpair.com to test good combinations (e.g. serif header + sans-serif body)

  • Organize your fonts — Create folders by style or use a font manager like Typeface or FontBase

Final Thoughts

Having the right fonts on hand can elevate your entire brand. Whether you’re designing a landing page, editing a YouTube thumbnail, or crafting an Instagram carousel, fonts play a big role in grabbing attention and creating trust.

Are you making font choices intentionally — or just sticking with the defaults?