To add a custom font to CapCut on PC, close CapCut, download a TrueType (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf) font from a trusted site like DaFont or Google Fonts, extract the ZIP, right-click each font file and choose Install, then reopen CapCut. The font appears at the bottom of the Font list under the System section whenever you edit a text clip.
Applies to: CapCut for Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (23H2, 24H2, 25H2) | Last updated: April 21, 2026
Key Takeaways
- CapCut for PC uses every font installed in Windows — you install fonts at the system level, not inside CapCut.
- CapCut has to be fully closed when you install a new font, otherwise it won’t appear in the font list on the next launch.
- Supported formats are .ttf (TrueType) and .otf (OpenType) — the same formats Windows installs natively.
- Installed fonts show up in the System section at the very bottom of CapCut’s Font picker, below all the built-in cloud fonts.
- Fonts added on PC do not sync to CapCut Mobile. Mobile uses its own font library and needs the font added separately.
Quick Steps
- Close CapCut completely (check the system tray for hidden icons).
- Download the font from DaFont or Google Fonts — the file comes as a ZIP.
- Right-click the ZIP and choose Extract All, then open the extracted folder.
- Double-click each
.ttfor.otffile and click Install. - Open CapCut, select your text clip, click Font, scroll to System, and pick the new font.
Step 1: Close CapCut First
CapCut scans the Windows font registry at launch, so any font installed while CapCut is running will not be visible until the app restarts. Closing the window from the X isn’t always enough — check the system tray in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar and right-click the CapCut icon > Quit if one is present. If you’re unsure, open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), find CapCut under Processes, and end the task.
Step 2: Download a Font
Any standard Windows font works inside CapCut. The two sites I recommend are DaFont (huge variety, good for stylized display fonts) and Google Fonts (all fonts free for commercial use, clean licensing). For this walkthrough I’m using The Bold Font from DaFont as an example.
Tip: If you plan to monetize your videos, check the license on the font’s page before downloading. DaFont mixes free-for-personal-use fonts with commercial-use fonts — the tag under the font name tells you which. Every font on Google Fonts is free for commercial use.
On DaFont, click the orange Download button on the font page. Google Fonts downloads a ZIP containing every weight after you click Download family. Either way, the file lands in your Downloads folder as a ZIP archive.
Step 3: Extract and Install the Font
Windows cannot install fonts directly from inside a ZIP — the file has to be extracted first. Right-click the downloaded ZIP and choose Extract All, pick a destination folder, and click Extract. Windows 11’s built-in extractor works fine. If you already have 7-Zip or WinRAR installed, they give you an Extract to “…\” shortcut that creates a folder automatically.
Open the extracted folder. You’ll see one or more files ending in .ttf or .otf. Double-click each one — a preview window opens showing the font in different sizes and the alphabet. Click Install at the top. The button disappears once installation finishes, meaning Windows now has the font system-wide.
If the font family ships multiple styles (Regular, Bold, Italic, Light), install every file. CapCut lists each style as a separate entry, so installing only Regular means you won’t be able to switch to Bold inside the app.
Tip: To install a font for every user on the PC, right-click the font file and choose Install for all users (requires admin rights). The regular Install option installs the font only for your user account.
Step 4: Use the Font Inside CapCut
Launch CapCut, open your project, and select the text clip on the timeline. In the right-hand properties panel, click the Font dropdown. CapCut lists its own cloud fonts first — scroll all the way to the bottom until you reach the System section. Your newly installed font appears here alphabetically alongside every other Windows font.
Click the font name to apply it. The preview in the timeline viewport updates instantly. CapCut remembers the font per text clip, so you’ll need to apply it again for any other text layer that should use the same font.
Troubleshooting: New Font Not Showing Up in CapCut
CapCut was running when you installed the font: Close CapCut completely (check the system tray), then relaunch. The font list only refreshes on app start.
The font didn’t actually install: Open Settings > Personalization > Fonts and search for the font name. If it isn’t there, Windows didn’t complete the installation — go back to the extracted folder and double-click the file again.
Font file is broken or corrupt: Re-download the ZIP, extract again, and retry. Very old TrueType fonts from the Windows 95 era sometimes fail silently on modern Windows.
You’re looking in the wrong section: System fonts are at the very bottom of CapCut’s Font list, below every built-in cloud font. Scroll past the preview tiles until you see the System header.
Related CapCut Guides
- Download and install CapCut on PC — the free desktop version.
- Get the MrBeast text style — uses the Komika Axis font for the exact look.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if the font installed correctly?
Open Settings > Personalization > Fonts and type the name into the search box. If the font shows up, it’s installed system-wide and every app on the PC — CapCut, Word, Photoshop, Figma — can use it. Any program already running when you installed will need a restart to see the new font.
Can I install multiple fonts at once?
Yes. Select every .ttf or .otf file in the extracted folder, right-click, and choose Install. Windows installs them in one batch without prompting for each file. This is the fastest way to add a full font family with every weight.
What if my new font doesn’t appear in CapCut?
Confirm CapCut was fully closed before installing the font, then relaunch. If it still doesn’t show, confirm the font exists in Settings > Personalization > Fonts. If the font is installed system-wide but CapCut still won’t list it, restart your PC — some background CapCut services cache the font list across launches.
Where can I find free fonts to download?
The two I recommend are DaFont for stylized display fonts and Google Fonts for clean, commercially-licensed fonts. Font Squirrel is another good option — every font on Font Squirrel is hand-picked to be free for commercial use, which removes the licensing guesswork.
Will the font work on CapCut Mobile?
No. Fonts installed on your PC only apply to CapCut on Windows. CapCut Mobile pulls from its own font library, and custom font support on iOS and Android requires installing the font as a configuration profile or through a font manager app. Your projects sync the reference to a font name, but the mobile app needs that font installed locally to render it correctly.
Can I use variable fonts in CapCut?
CapCut treats variable fonts as a single static font at their default weight. You cannot adjust the weight or other axis values inside CapCut. If you need a specific weight like Bold or Light, install the static version of that weight from the font family instead.
