What causes "Canva Fonts Not Working or Uploaded Font Not Showing"?

Editor not refreshed after upload Unsupported format (WOFF/WOFF2 web fonts) Font license doesn't allow embedding (e.g. Adobe Originals, desktop-only licenses) Corrupted font file Free plan or downgraded subscription On team accounts, only Brand Kit admins/owners can upload Browser rendering issues (zoom or minimum font-size settings)

How do I fix "Canva Fonts Not Working or Uploaded Font Not Showing"?

1. Refresh and check Brand Fonts: Reload the Canva tab Open the font menu and look under Brand Fonts Open Brand > Brand Kit > Fonts to confirm the font is listed; re-upload if it isn't 2. Convert to TTF or OTF: Check the file extension Convert WOFF/WOFF2 files to TTF or OTF Upload the converted file to your Brand Kit 3. Check the font license: Confirm the license allows embedding or cloud use Use Google Fonts or other open-license fonts if unsure 4. Download a fresh copy: Re-download the font from the original source Upload the new file 5. Check plan and permissions: Confirm you're on Pro, Business, Education or Nonprofits On a team, ask a Brand Kit admin to upload the font 6. Try another browser: Reset browser zoom to 100% Open the design in Chrome or Edge to see if the font renders

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Canva Fonts Not Working or Uploaded Font Not Showing

Workaround available Web, Windows, Mac Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

Refresh the editor, then look under Brand Fonts in your Brand Kit. Canva only accepts TTF and OTF uploads, needs a paid plan for font uploads, and rejects fonts whose license doesn't allow embedding.

Most likely fix: Refresh and check Brand Fonts.

Symptoms

An uploaded font doesn't appear in the font menu, upload fails with a font error, text shows in a fallback font, or fonts disappear after a downgrade.

Why it happens

Editor not refreshed after upload
Unsupported format (WOFF/WOFF2 web fonts)
Font license doesn't allow embedding (e.g. Adobe Originals, desktop-only licenses)
Corrupted font file
Free plan or downgraded subscription
On team accounts, only Brand Kit admins/owners can upload
Browser rendering issues (zoom or minimum font-size settings)

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. Refresh and check Brand Fonts
1. Reload the Canva tab
2. Open the font menu and look under Brand Fonts
3. Open Brand > Brand Kit > Fonts to confirm the font is listed; re-upload if it isn't
2. Convert to TTF or OTF
1. Check the file extension
2. Convert WOFF/WOFF2 files to TTF or OTF
3. Upload the converted file to your Brand Kit
3. Check the font license
1. Confirm the license allows embedding or cloud use
2. Use Google Fonts or other open-license fonts if unsure
4. Download a fresh copy
1. Re-download the font from the original source
2. Upload the new file
5. Check plan and permissions
1. Confirm you're on Pro, Business, Education or Nonprofits
2. On a team, ask a Brand Kit admin to upload the font
6. Try another browser
1. Reset browser zoom to 100%
2. Open the design in Chrome or Edge to see if the font renders

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