Installation & OS · 4 min read

How to Install Fonts on Windows 10 & 11: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to extract .zip font archives, install TTF and OTF files for all users, and manage fonts in Windows settings.

Method 1: Right-Click Installation

1. Download your chosen font archive from TypoVault and extract the .zip file.
2. Locate the extracted `.ttf` or `.otf` font file.
3. Right-click the file and select **Install** (for current user) or **Install for all users** (requires administrator privileges).
4. The font is immediately available in Word, Photoshop, Figma, and other desktop applications.

Method 2: Drag and Drop in Windows Settings

Open Windows Settings > **Personalization** > **Fonts**. Drag and drop your unzipped font files into the 'Add fonts' box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my newly installed font not appear in Photoshop?
Some desktop software caches the font list at launch. Simply restart the application after installing the font file.