Open the right Brand Kit
From Canva’s homepage, select Brand. Choose the relevant Brand Kit, open Fonts and use Add to category > Upload a font. Choose or drop the font file, open it and complete the confirmation.
Canva’s official help lists OTF, TTF and WOFF support and explains plan and role availability. Check that page for the current account requirements.
Apply the uploaded family
Select a text box in a design and open the Font menu. Look for the family in Uploaded fonts, then select the appropriate style.
Try the real heading and a small label before applying the family throughout a template. Keep the exact file source with the project for a clear team handoff.
If uploading or rendering fails
Check format, embedding permission and file integrity. Canva also notes that a successful upload can still produce rendering problems with an incompatible font.
Compare the exported design with the editor view. Missing letters or a badly grouped family are reasons to inspect the source file rather than repeatedly rename it.
Choose a font before uploading
Use the font library for visual comparisons and official source links. Read font file types to distinguish a usable font resource from a ZIP package or an image.
A PNG from a preview tool is artwork; uploading it does not create an editable Canva font family.
Your questions, answered.
Is font upload available to every Canva account?
Availability depends on the plan and role. Consult Canva’s current Brand Kit font requirements.
Does uploading a PNG install a typeface?
No. An image and a font file are different assets.
Why can a font upload but still look wrong?
Canva documents compatibility and metadata issues that can affect rendering or family grouping.
Sources & background
Sources supporting this page’s explanations. Practical examples are our editorial suggestions.