Font Squirrel
Free, hand-picked, commercial-use fonts and webfont tools
Founded
2009
Starting Price
Free
Category
Design & Creative
Last updated February 14, 2026
About Font Squirrel
Font Squirrel is a curated library of 1,275+ high-quality, free fonts verified for commercial use. The platform features powerful tools including the Webfont Generator for converting fonts to web-optimized formats and the Matcherator for identifying fonts from images, making it an essential resource for web designers and developers who need reliable, license-safe typography.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Every font is legally verified for commercial use, removing all licensing uncertainty for professional projects
- Industry-leading Webfont Generator converts any font to optimized web formats with expert customization options
- High-quality curation focuses on professional-grade fonts rather than quantity
- Completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium tiers
Cons
Key Features
Webfont Generator
Convert any font file to web-optimized @font-face kits with WOFF, WOFF2, EOT, and TrueType formats plus ready-to-use CSS code
Commercial-Use Verification
Every font is hand-picked and verified for commercial use licensing, eliminating legal concerns for professional projects
Matcherator Font Identifier
Upload any image to identify fonts used in it, with suggestions for matching fonts available for download
Ready-to-Use Font Kits
Pre-packaged @font-face kits with multiple font formats, CSS, and HTML code for immediate web implementation
Advanced Search & Filtering
Browse fonts by classification, tags, language support, and characteristics with clear licensing labels
Multi-Language Support
Fonts supporting 186 languages for international design projects and multilingual websites
Pricing
Free
Best For
Webfont Conversion
Convert desktop fonts to web-optimized @font-face kits with cross-browser compatible formats and ready-to-use CSS
Commercial Design Projects
Download verified commercial-use fonts for client projects, marketing materials, and branding without licensing fees
Font Identification
Upload screenshots or design mockups to Matcherator to identify fonts and find free alternatives
Self-Hosted Web Typography
Generate optimized font kits for self-hosting instead of relying on external CDNs like Google Fonts
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