Avenir Heavy Font

Avenir Heavy is a sans serif font designed by Nadine Chahine and Adrian Frutiger and published by Monotype GmbH. Its clean letters skip the little "feet" (serifs) of traditional type, so it looks modern and reads well on screens. You can download it for free and test it with your own words in the preview above.

Avenir Heavy Font Details

• Designer: Nadine Chahine and Adrian Frutiger
• Publisher: Monotype GmbH
• Category: Sans serif font
• Font styles: 1 (Black)
• Glyphs: 580
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, plus Arabic characters
• Version: 1.00
• Download: Free ZIP with one font file

What You Can Type With Avenir Heavy

You get every letter from A to Z in both cases and all the numbers from 0 to 9, which means Avenir Heavy can handle full sentences, dates and prices. Everyday marks like &, !, ? and @ are there too. Thanks to its accented letters, it also works for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, not just English. On top of that, it includes Arabic characters.

Where Avenir Heavy Works Best

Avenir Heavy is a natural fit for websites, app screens and clean logos. It works for headings and body text alike. If the download has several weights, use a heavier one for titles and a lighter one for paragraphs.

Avenir Heavy Font FAQs

Is Avenir Heavy font free to download?

Yes, Avenir Heavy is a free download here: one ZIP file with one font file, no sign-up needed. For commercial projects, read the license note on this page first, since that's set by the designer.

How do I install Avenir Heavy on Windows or Mac?

Unzip the download first. On Windows, right-click the .ttf or .otf file and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click the file and click Install Font. Then close and reopen your design app, and Avenir Heavy will appear in the font list.

Can I use Avenir Heavy in Canva?

Yes, if you have Canva Pro, Teams or another plan that allows font uploads. Go to Brand Kit, choose Upload a font, and pick the .ttf or .otf file from the ZIP. Free Canva accounts can't upload fonts.

Does Avenir Heavy work in Word, Photoshop and Cricut Design Space?

Yes. Once Avenir Heavy is installed on your computer, it shows up in Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cricut Design Space and most other desktop apps, right alongside your other fonts. If you don't see it, restart the app.

Does Avenir Heavy support accented letters?

Yes. Avenir Heavy includes the accented letters needed for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, so it works for more than just English.

What fonts pair well with Avenir Heavy?

For more contrast, pair it with a serif like Playfair Display or Merriweather in your headings.