The fastest way to add a font to Cricut
You can add fonts to Cricut Design Space in three ways: upload fonts you own to your account, use fonts already built into Design Space, or purchase fonts from Cricut's font library. Most people start by using the fonts that come free with Design Space, then upload their own fonts when they need something specific. Uploading takes about two minutes and works on both the web version and the mobile app.
The method you choose depends on whether you already own the font file on your computer. If you do, you upload it. If you don't, you either search Design Space's built-in collection or browse Cricut's marketplace. All three routes work equally well — the difference is just where the font comes from.
Key Takeaways
- Design Space comes with hundreds of free fonts you can use immediately without uploading anything.
- You can upload font files you own (.ttf or .otf files) to your Cricut account, and they will appear in your font list forever.
- Fonts you upload are stored in your account, so they work on any device where you log in to Design Space.
- Cricut's marketplace sells additional fonts, but the free and uploaded options cover most projects.
- Mobile app and web version use the same font library, so fonts you add on one show up on the other.
Using fonts already in Design Space
When you open a new project in Design Space, the font menu shows hundreds of fonts you can use right now without any setup. Click the text tool, select the text box you created, and the font dropdown appears at the top of the screen. Scroll through the list or type the first letter of the font name to jump to it. All these fonts are free and included with your Cricut account.
You can also filter fonts by style. Look for the filter icon (three horizontal lines) next to the font search box. This lets you narrow down to serif fonts, sans-serif fonts, script fonts, or decorative fonts. If you are not sure what you are looking for, filtering by style is faster than scrolling through hundreds of options.
Uploading a font file from your computer
If you have a font file on your computer that you want to use, you need to upload it to your Cricut account. Font files end in .ttf or .otf. You can find these files in your computer's Fonts folder, or you may have downloaded them from a website.
On the web version of Design Space: Click the Home button in the top left, then look for "Uploads" in the left sidebar. Click "Uploads," then click the green "Upload" button. Select "Font" from the dropdown menu. Choose the font file from your computer and click "Open." The upload takes a few seconds. Once it finishes, the font appears in your font list in any project you create.
On the mobile app: Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. Scroll down and tap "Uploads." Tap the plus icon, then select "Font." Choose the font file from your phone's files and confirm. The font syncs to your account within a minute and shows up in Design Space on any device.
Once a font is uploaded, it stays in your account forever. You do not have to upload it again. If you switch to a different computer or phone, log into your Cricut account and the font is already there.
Where to find fonts to download
If you do not have a font file yet, you can download free fonts from websites like Google Fonts, DaFont, or Font Squirrel. Download the .ttf or .otf file to your computer, then follow the upload steps above. Most of these sites let you download fonts for free and use them in Cricut projects.
Cricut also sells fonts in its own marketplace. Open Design Space, click the font dropdown, and look for "Browse all fonts" or a shopping icon. This takes you to Cricut's font store, where you can preview fonts and buy them. Purchased fonts appear in your account immediately and do not need to be uploaded separately.
Free download sites usually have more variety and cost nothing, but Cricut's marketplace fonts are may provide to work smoothly with Design Space. Both options are legitimate — the choice depends on whether you want to search for free fonts or prefer Cricut's curated selection.
Fixing fonts that do not show up
Sometimes you upload a font and it does not appear in your font list. The most common reason is that the file was not actually a font file. Check that the file ends in .ttf or .otf. Files ending in .zip, .rar, or .exe are not fonts and will not work. If you downloaded a font from a website and it came in a compressed folder, you need to unzip it first to get to the actual font file inside.
If the file is definitely a .ttf or .otf file, try uploading it again. Sometimes the first upload fails silently. If it still does not appear after a second upload, the font file itself may be corrupted. Download the font again from the original source and try once more.
If you uploaded the font on the mobile app, it may take a few minutes to sync to the web version. Wait five minutes, then refresh Design Space in your web browser. The font should appear in your list.
Using fonts in a Cricut project
Once a font is in your account — whether it came with Design Space, you uploaded it, or you bought it — using it is the same. Click the text tool, create a text box, and type your text. The font dropdown at the top shows all your available fonts. Click the font name to change it. You can also adjust the size, color, and style (bold, italic) using the controls next to the font dropdown.
If you want to use the same font across multiple projects, you do not have to re-upload it. It stays in your account and appears in every project you create. This is why uploading fonts is useful — once you add a font you like, it is always available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use any font file I find online?
Most fonts you download for free are licensed for personal use, which includes Cricut projects. Check the license on the website where you downloaded it. Some fonts are restricted to certain uses, but the vast majority of free fonts allow personal projects. Commercial licenses cost extra if you plan to sell items made with the font.
What happens if I delete a font from my computer after uploading it to Cricut?
The font stays in your Cricut account. Uploading copies the font to Cricut's servers, so deleting it from your computer does not affect your ability to use it in Design Space. You can delete the file from your computer without losing access to the font in Cricut.
Do uploaded fonts work on the Cricut machine itself?
Fonts only work in Design Space, the design software. The Cricut machine itself does not have fonts — it cuts whatever design you create in Design Space and send to it. Once you finish your design with your chosen font, you send it to the machine to cut.
Can I share uploaded fonts with other people?
No. Fonts in your Cricut account are tied to your login. Other people cannot access your uploaded fonts. If someone else wants to use the same font, they need to download and upload it to their own account, or you can share the design file itself (though the font must be installed on their computer for the design to display correctly).
How many fonts can I upload?
Cricut does not publish a limit on the number of fonts you can upload. Most users upload dozens without running into problems. If you upload hundreds of fonts, the font list may become slow to scroll through, but there is no hard cap on uploads.