Desktop Font
A desktop license usually covers installing the font on a computer and using it in static designs such as PDFs, presentations or printed materials.
Trustworthy license overview
Font licenses without the fine-print panic.
Font licenses define where and how a typeface may be used. Start with the intended use, then verify every relevant permission in the original license.
License types
Understand the permission you actually need.
A font can be permitted for one use and restricted for another. Treat every use case as a separate license question.
Webfont
A webfont license covers serving font files through a website. Page-view limits, domains or self-hosting rules may apply.
Logo-Nutzung
Logo use means using the font in a wordmark or brand identity. Some licenses allow this freely, while others require an extended license.
App-Nutzung
App use normally means embedding font files in mobile, desktop or web applications. This frequently requires a dedicated app license.
eBook-Nutzung
An eBook license covers embedding the font in digital publications such as EPUB files. It may be separate from print or desktop rights.
Kommerzielle Nutzung
Commercial use includes work that generates revenue, promotes a business or is delivered to a paying client. Free download does not automatically mean commercial use is allowed.
Attribution
Attribution means crediting the designer, foundry or license. If required, the license usually explains where and how that credit must appear.
The Fontwise license signal
A simple traffic light, not a legal verdict.
The signal helps you scan curated license information quickly. The original license remains authoritative.
The available license summary indicates that this use is likely permitted. Verify the original license before publishing.
The permission is unclear, conditional or may require a separate license. Check the original source carefully.
The listed license information restricts or does not permit this use. Do not proceed without explicit permission.
Important disclaimer
Always verify at the source.
This website provides curated license summaries, not legal advice. Always verify the original license before using a font in commercial or client work.
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