7 Free Tools to Identify A Font

1. What The Font

Developed by one of the largest font providers, WhatTheFont is your number one spot for identifying your fonts. Simply upload an image of the font that you want to ID and upload it to their servers.

WhatTheFont | Font Forum

2. Identifont

This service takes a different approach and finds your fonts by asking a number of questions about the font.

Identifont

3. Message Boards: Typophile

You get your answers simply by posting an image of the font you’re looking for in their forum.

Typophile

4. Bowfint

Similar to Identifont, but seems to be quicker to input all the data as it’s all in one page while Identifont goes through multiple pages and can get tedious.

Bowfint Printworks

5. TypeNavigator

Developed by Fontshop, this one uses the same principles as the Bowfint system by asking questions about the shape of each character.

Typenavigator

6. Flickr Typeface Identification

flickr has a group dedicated to identifying fonts and another group that showcases fonts used in different images called Fonts in Use which can be useful for quick reference.

Flickr Typeface Identification

7. Lists of Fonts

Modern Life Blog

The Logos of Web 2.0

Just Creative Design

Smashing Magazine

Urban Fonts

Have we missed your favorite resource? Which one do you use? Share your experiences below.

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