The 15 best free web fonts

Letters on a blue background
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Finding free web fonts can be difficult when you're designing on a budget but thankfully there are a whole host of options available online. There are lots of things to consider when picking out your web font, from readability and scalability to style and personality, but whether you're designing for a client or a personal blog, there's likely to be a budget-friendly option to suit your needs.

To help inspire your web design project, we've gathered a collection of free web fonts to elevate your creativity. As with any free font, it's always best to read up on the specific font licensing rules to avoid any unwanted legal issues. For more typographical inspiration, take a look at our selection of the best free fonts.

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Nick Carson
Brand writer and consultant

Nick has worked with world-class agencies including Wolff Olins, Taxi Studio and Vault49 on brand storytelling, tone of voice and verbal strategy for global brands such as Virgin, TikTok, and Bite Back 2030. Nick launched the Brand Impact Awards in 2013 while editor of Computer Arts, and remains chair of judges. He's written for Creative Bloq on design and branding matters since the site's launch.

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