How to Add Fonts to Premiere Pro (3 Simple Steps)

Trying to use a specific font in Premiere Pro but can’t find it in the list? You’re not alone. Whether you're working on a brand video or just want something that fits your style better, using the right font can make a big difference.

The good news? You don’t actually add fonts directly into Premiere Pro. Instead, you install them on your computer, and Premiere will pick them up automatically the next time you open it.

Here’s how it works.

1. Download the font you want

Start by finding the font you want to use. There are tons of free and paid options out there. A few popular sites include:

• Google Fonts
• DaFont
• Adobe Fonts

Once you've found the one you like, download the font file. It’ll usually be a .ttf (TrueType Font) or .otf (OpenType Font) file.

2. Install the font on your computer

Now that you've got the file, you'll need to install it so your system recognizes it and so Premiere can too.

On Windows:

• Right-click the .ttf or .otf file
• Click Install

On Mac:

• Double-click the font file
• In the preview window that opens, click Install Font

That’s it! The font is now installed system-wide.

3. Restart Premiere Pro and use your new font

If Premiere Pro was already open when you installed the font, go ahead and close it completely first, then reopen it.

1. Click on the Type Tool in the toolbar
2. Click anywhere in the Program Monitor and type your text
3. Go to the Properties panel, open the Font dropdown, and select your installed font

Quick Tip: Using Adobe Fonts with Creative Cloud

If you're using Adobe Fonts through Creative Cloud, there's no need to download or install anything manually. Just activate the font from fonts.adobe.com, and it'll sync across all Adobe apps automatically, including Premiere Pro.

Make sure you're signed into Creative Cloud and that syncing is enabled in your settings.

Final Thoughts

Adding fonts to Premiere Pro is really just about installing them on your computer. Once they’re installed, they’ll show up automatically inside Premiere, no extra steps needed inside the app itself.

So if you're working on a project that needs a specific look or brand style, don’t settle for default fonts. Grab what you need, install it once, and you're good to go.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I import fonts into Premiere Pro?

You don’t import fonts directly into Premiere Pro. Instead, install them on your computer by double-clicking the .ttf or .otf file and selecting "Install." Once installed, restart Premiere and you'll find them in the Essential Graphics panel.

How do I manually add fonts to Adobe?

To manually add fonts, download a .ttf or .otf file from any trusted source. Then install it on your system, right-click and choose "Install" on Windows or double-click and hit "Install Font" on Mac. Adobe apps will recognize it after restart.

How to download missing fonts in Premiere Pro?

If you're missing fonts used in a project, check if they're available via Adobe Fonts. Go to fonts.adobe.com, sign in with Creative Cloud, and activate them there. If it's a third-party font, you'll need to download and install it manually.

How do I import a font?

To import a font onto your system:

1. Download the .ttf or .otf file.
2. On Windows: Right-click > Install.
3. On Mac: Double-click > Install Font.
   Once installed, restart any open apps like Premiere so they can detect the new font automatically.