Importing Fonts in Figma: Best Practices

When uploading multiple instances of a font to your Figma project, it's essential to ensure that all instances share the same font family. This helps maintain consistency and makes it easier to manage your font library.

You can upload multiple instances of a font and select different font weights and styles for each instance. Alternatively, you can use variable fonts, which include all variations (e.g., weight, width, etc.) within a font family's range. Variable fonts provide more flexibility and can be particularly useful when working on complex designs that require precise typography.

After uploading your font files, you can edit the font family name, font weight, and font style to suit your design needs. Keep in mind that Webflow doesn't currently support variable fonts in EOT and SVG formats. However, it does support variable fonts in TTF, OTF, WOFF, and WOFF2 formats.

If you don't have a WOFF or WOFF2 version of your font files, you can use online font converters to create them. WOFF is a good format to use as it offers maximum browser compatibility and a compact file size. You can also upload multiple file formats to ensure maximum browser support.

Here are some key formats to consider:

• SVG: Use for browsers that support SVG fonts

• EOT: Use for browsers that support Embedded OpenType fonts

• WOFF 2.0: Use for Web Open Font Format compatibility

• TTF/OTF: Use for TrueType Font and OpenType Font compatibility

• WOFF: Use for Web Open Font Format compatibility

When uploading font files, keep in mind the maximum file size limit of 4MB per font file.

For those looking for free fonts, there are several resources available. Check out our guide on '9 places to find free (and almost free) fonts' for more information.

Before uploading your fonts, make sure you have permission to use them on your site by reading the font's license agreement.

By following these best practices and guidelines, you can ensure that your Figma project is well-equipped with the right fonts to achieve professional-looking results.

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