How to Upload Your Brand Fonts into Canva (Step-by-Step Guide!)

You finally did it. You worked with a brand designer (or maybe went full detective mode and DIYed your brand). Now you’ve got some gorgeous, custom fonts that actually make your brand look unique and polished—instead of like every other Canva template out there.

But now what? How do you actually get those beautiful fonts into Canva so you can use them in your graphics, freebies, and social media content without resorting to the same five overused Canva script fonts? (Looking at you, Playlist Script.)

No worries— I got you. Below, I’ll walk you through exactly how to upload your brand fonts into Canva Pro so you can start using them across all your designs.

Quick Note: Uploading custom fonts to Canva requires a Canva Pro account. If you’re using the free version, you won’t be able to upload custom fonts, but you can still access some premium fonts that Canva provides.

Step-by-Step: How to Upload Your Brand Fonts to Canva

🎥 Watch the tutorial below to see exactly how to upload your brand fonts into Canva Pro. It’s super easy, and I promise it takes less than 5 minutes.

Quick Recap of the Steps (For My Skimmers 🏃‍♀️)

If you’re more of a "just give me the steps" kind of person, here’s the rundown:

1️⃣ Log into your Canva Pro account.

2️⃣ Click on "Brand" from the left-hand menu. (This takes you to your Brand Kit.)

3️⃣ Scroll down to the “Brand Fonts” section.

4️⃣ Click “Upload a font.”

5️⃣ Select your custom font file (.OTF or .TTF) from your computer.

6️⃣ Once uploaded, confirm that you have the right to use this font. (Basically, don’t steal fonts—your brand deserves better than that.)

7️⃣ Boom! Your custom font is now in Canva! 🎉 Use it in any design by selecting it under “Brand Fonts.”

Pro Tip: If your fonts aren’t showing up immediately, refresh Canva and try again.

Why You NEED Custom Brand Fonts (If You Want to Stand Out)

Listen, I think I speak for the entire design community when I say: STOP USING THE SAME BASIC CANVA FONTS AS EVERYONE ELSE. 🙃

Here’s the deal: Canva has millions of users, and that means millions of people are using the same fonts you are. If you’re relying on Canva’s free font library for your brand identity, you’re basically wearing the same H&M sweater as everyone else at the party. Cute, but forgettable.

Your fonts are a core part of your brand identity— just like your color palette, logo, and visuals. If they look generic, your brand looks generic.

Where to Find Custom Fonts for Your Brand

Not sure where to grab your own fonts? Here are some of my favorite places to find gorgeous, unique fonts for any budget:

💎 Creative Market – Huge variety of fonts from indie designers.

💎 Font Squirrel – Free fonts (that are actually good).

💎 Behance – Designers sometimes share free and paid fonts here.

💎 MyFonts – A massive library of high-end fonts.

💰 How much should you expect to spend?

• Budget fonts: $10-$50

• Premium fonts: $100-$500+

• Free fonts: Just make sure they have a commercial license!

Custom Fonts = Instant Brand Elevation

If you’re still on the fence about investing in custom fonts, let’s put it this way:

Would you pay $5,000 for a Louis Vuitton bag that comes in a Target plastic bag?

Nope. Because packaging matters. Your fonts? They’re part of your brand’s visual packaging.

If you want to charge premium prices, people need to see premium design when they interact with your brand. Your fonts set the tone before someone even reads a single word.

💡 Think about your favorite beauty or lifestyle brands. I guarantee you’re not just buying their products because they work— you’re also obsessed with how they look and feel. Fonts shape your audience’s perception before they ever experience your product or service.

Now It’s Your Turn! 👏

You’ve got your custom fonts and now you know how to upload them into Canva like a pro. But don’t just stop there! And if you haven’t yet, go grab yourself a custom font ASAP. Your brand will thank you. 😉