If you’ve ever used Figma for your design projects, then you know how essential fonts are in creating professional designs. But what if you want to use those same fonts in other applications?
Fortunately, exporting fonts from Figma is a straightforward process that anyone can do.
Let’s dive into the details and learn how to export a font from Figma.
Export Font menu
If you want to export a font from Figma, there are a few different ways to do it. The first way is to go to the Files menu and select Export Font.
This will open the Export Font dialog box, where you can choose the type of font you want to export.
The next way to export a font is to use the File > Export > Fonts menu option. This will open the Export Fonts dialog box, where you can choose a file format for the font.
Once you have chosen a file format for the font, you can provide a name for the font, choose a destination for the font file, and choose a compression format for the font file. You can also choose to include font metrics in the font file.
Once you have finished setting up the font file, you can click OK to export the font.
Export Your Fonts as Webfonts
The most common way to export a font from Figma is as a webfont. The advantage of this method is that it allows you to embed your fonts on the web and make them available for use on any platform or device.
To export your font as a webfont, open up your project in Figma and select the text layer that contains the font you want to export. Then, click on “File” in the top menu bar and select “Export Selected Assets…”
A pop-up window will appear where you can customize your settings for exporting the font. Make sure “Format” is set to “Webfont” and click the “Export” button at the bottom right corner of the window. Your font will be exported as a .woff file which can be easily embedded into any website or application.
Export Your Fonts as OpenType Fonts (OTF)
Another way to export your fonts from Figma is as an OpenType Font (OTF). This format allows you to install your fonts directly onto your computer so they can be used in other applications like Microsoft Word or Adobe InDesign.
To do this, open up your project in Figma and select the text layer with the font you want to export. Then, click on “File” in the top menu bar and select “Export Selected Assets…” A pop-up window will appear where you can customize your settings for exporting the font.
Make sure “Format” is set to “OpenType Font (OTF)” and click the “Export” button at the bottom right corner of the window. Your font will be exported as an .otf file which can be installed onto any computer so it can be used with other design applications like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
Export Your Fonts As Bitmap Fonts (BMP)
Finally, it’s also possible to export your fonts from Figma as bitmap fonts (BMP). This format is useful if you need a smaller file size or faster loading times than what webfonts offer but don’t need all of OpenType’s features such as hinting or kerning adjustments.
To do this, open up your project in Figma and select the text layer with the font you want to export. Then, click on “File” in the top menu bar and select “Export Selected Assets…”
A pop-up window will appear where you can customize your settings for exporting the font. Make sure “Format” is set to “Bitmap Font (BMP)” and click the “Export” button at the bottom right corner of the window. Your font will be exported as a .bmp file which can be used with desktop publishing applications such as QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign CS6 & Creative Cloud versions 7+.
Conclusion
Exporting fonts from Figma doesn’t have to be difficult; by following these steps, anyone—from experienced designers to complete beginners—can do it quickly and easily! Whether it’s for use on websites or desktop applications, there are plenty of options for customizing exactly how your exported files look when they’re ready for download — just make sure that “Format” setting matches what type of file type you need before hitting “Export”.
With these tips under your belt, now nothing stands between you and beautiful typographic designs!
