How to add fonts to Procreate on iPad

Choose a supported font file

Procreate supports TTF, OTF and TTC font files. If the font arrives in a ZIP, extract it in Files first. A specimen image or PDF is only a preview, not an installable font.

For a client project, confirm the license covers your intended use. “Free download” can mean personal use only. Check the exact font version and source rather than assuming that every file with the same family name has the same license.

Import through the text controls

1. Save the font file in Files on your iPad.
2. Open a canvas in Procreate. Choose Actions → Add → Add text, or edit an existing text layer.
3. Open Edit Style and choose Import Font. Select the TTF, OTF or TTC file.
4. Select your text and choose the imported family from the font list. Test the words you actually plan to use.

Check accents, symbols and spacing

A font may include English letters but omit accented characters or a currency symbol. Type a short test containing every unusual character you need. Missing glyphs may appear as boxes or in a different typeface.

At the intended reading size, check the space between difficult pairs such as AV and To. Font size, tracking and individual letter spacing affect the result in different ways. Start with the font’s defaults, then make the smallest adjustment that solves the visible problem.

Keep an editable copy

Before painting over lettering or making changes that require rasterizing, duplicate the text layer. Hide the editable original. This preserves the wording and type settings for later corrections.

For more browsing on iPad, the Fonts for Procreate+ app is another way to find styles. Installation and licensing still need the same checks.