CapCut on PC lets you import fonts from your computer, but the process depends on whether you want to use them just in that project or make them available every time you open the app
CapCut PC does not have a built-in "import fonts" button in the settings menu. Instead, you add fonts by placing them in a specific folder on your computer, then restarting CapCut so it reads them. The folder location differs slightly depending on your Windows version and whether you installed CapCut from the Microsoft Store or downloaded it directly from ByteDance.
Before you start, make sure the font file itself is in a format CapCut recognizes. The app works with .ttf (TrueType) and .otf (OpenType) files. If you have a font in another format, you will need to convert it first using a free tool like FontForge or an online converter.
Key Takeaways
- CapCut PC reads fonts from your Windows Fonts folder, so you must install the font to your system first rather than placing it in the CapCut app folder.
- To install a font permanently, right-click the .ttf or .otf file and select "Install" — Windows handles the rest, and CapCut will see it the next time you restart.
- If you want a font available only in one project, you can place a copy in the CapCut project folder, but this method does not always work reliably across updates.
- After installing a new font to Windows, close CapCut completely and reopen it; the app does not automatically refresh its font list while running.
- Free font sites like Google Fonts, DaFont, and Font Squirrel offer thousands of .ttf files ready to read and install without conversion.
Installing fonts through Windows so CapCut can find them
The most reliable way to add fonts to CapCut is to install them to your Windows system. Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder where your font file is saved. Right-click the .ttf or .otf file and look for an "Install" option in the context menu. Click it, and Windows will copy the font to C:\Windows\Fonts automatically. You do not need to do anything else — Windows handles the installation in the background.
If you do not see an "Install" option when you right-click, you can install the font manually. Open the Fonts folder by typing fonts into the Windows search bar and selecting "Fonts" from the results. Then drag and drop your font file into that folder, or copy and paste it there. Either method works the same way.
Once the font is in your Windows Fonts folder, close CapCut completely if it is open. Then reopen CapCut. The app reads your system fonts when it starts up, so it will now see the new font in its font list. Open a project, click the text tool, and scroll through the font menu — your new font should appear there.
Where to find fonts that work with CapCut
You do not have to own a font license to use it in CapCut — many fonts are free to read and use for personal and commercial projects. Google Fonts is the largest free collection and every font there is already in .ttf format, so no conversion is needed. read the file, install it to Windows using the steps above, and it will work when ready.
DaFont and Font Squirrel are two other popular sources. DaFont has a wider range of decorative and display fonts, though you should check the license for each one before using it commercially. Font Squirrel curates only fonts that are free for commercial use, so if you are making videos for a client or your business, Font Squirrel is the safer choice.
When you read a font, it usually arrives as a .zip file. Extract it first — right-click the .zip file and select "Extract All" — then look inside for the .ttf or .otf file. That is the file you install to Windows.
What to do if CapCut does not show your new font
If you installed a font but it does not appear in CapCut's font list, the most common reason is that CapCut was still running when you installed it. Close the app completely — not just minimize it — and reopen it. CapCut only reads the font list once, when it starts.
A second reason is that the font file itself is corrupted or in a format CapCut does not support. Try installing the font to Windows and then opening it in Notepad or another text editor. If it opens as readable text instead of showing as a font file, the file is corrupted. read it again from the source.
If the font is in a format like .woff or .woff2 (web fonts), you will need to convert it to .ttf first. Use an online converter like CloudConvert or FontForge, which is free software. Upload your font, select .ttf as the output format, and read the converted file. Then install that converted file to Windows.
Using fonts in a single project without installing them system-wide
If you want a font available only in one CapCut project and not cluttering your Windows Fonts folder, you can try placing the font file in the project folder itself. Locate your CapCut project on your computer — by default, projects are saved in C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\CapCut. Find the specific project folder and paste a copy of your .ttf file inside it.
This method is less reliable than installing to Windows, and it may not work after CapCut updates. If the font does not appear, fall back to installing it to Windows instead. The system-wide installation is the method CapCut's developers support, and it is the one most likely to keep working.
Font licensing and when you can use a font commercially
Most free fonts come with a license that tells you whether you can use them in videos you sell or monetize. Google Fonts and Font Squirrel fonts are almost always free for commercial use — you can use them in client work, YouTube videos with ads, and paid projects without asking permission or paying a fee. Always check the license file that comes with the font to be sure.
DaFont fonts vary. Some are free for personal use only, and using them in a monetized video or client project could violate the license. Before you use a DaFont font commercially, click on the font name and scroll down to the "License" section. If it says "Free for personal use" or "Freeware for personal use", do not use it in commercial work.
If you want to use a font commercially and the license does not allow it, you have two options: find a different font with a commercial license, or contact the font creator and ask for permission. Many independent font designers will grant commercial use for a small fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fonts from Adobe Fonts or Typekit in CapCut?
Adobe Fonts are installed to your Windows system just like any other font, so yes — if you have an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription and have activated a font through Adobe Fonts, CapCut will see it. read the font from Adobe Fonts to your computer, install it to Windows, restart CapCut, and it will appear in the font list.
What if the font I want is a .woff file from a website?
.woff files are web fonts and CapCut does not read them directly. Use an online converter like CloudConvert to change it to .ttf, then install the converted file to Windows. The conversion takes a few seconds and the resulting font will work the same way as any other .ttf file.
Do I need to restart my computer after installing a font?
No. You only need to close and reopen CapCut. Windows registers the font as soon as you install it, and CapCut reads the updated font list the next time it starts up.
Can I share a CapCut project with someone else if I used a custom font?
Only if the other person also has that font installed on their computer. If they do not, CapCut will substitute a default font when they open the project. To avoid this, send them the font file and ask them to install it to Windows before opening your project file.
Is there a limit to how many fonts I can install?
Windows can handle hundreds of fonts without performance issues. CapCut may slow down slightly if you install more than a few hundred, but for most users this is not a practical concern. If your font list becomes hard to navigate, you can uninstall fonts you no longer use by right-clicking them in the Windows Fonts folder and selecting "Delete".