Hoefler Text Font

Hoefler Text is a serif font (1999). Small strokes at the ends of its letters (the serifs) give it a classic, trustworthy look. It's a free download, and you can try it with your own text in the preview above first.

Hoefler Text Font Details

• Year: 1999 (from the copyright line in the font)
• Category: Serif font
• Font styles: 1 (Regular)
• Weight: Regular (400)
• Glyphs: 905
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian
• OpenType features: Ligatures (including optional ones) and small caps
• Kerning: Built in
• Version: 4.1d3
• Download: Free ZIP (137.4 KB) with one TTF file

What You Can Type With Hoefler Text

Hoefler Text covers the full alphabet in upper and lowercase, plus all ten numbers, so you can set names, dates and prices without switching fonts. 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.

How to Use the Alternate Letters in Hoefler Text

Hoefler Text has optional ligatures built in as OpenType features. In Illustrator and InDesign, open the Glyphs panel (Window > Type) and select a letter to see its alternates. In Photoshop, use Window > Glyphs. Figma shows them under the text settings as OpenType features. Canva and Cricut Design Space can't reach OpenType alternates, so for those, set the word in a desktop app first and import it as an SVG. Its ligatures switch on by themselves in most design apps: certain letter pairs join into one specially drawn shape.

Where Hoefler Text Works Best

Think of Hoefler Text for book covers, magazine headlines and classic branding. Serif fonts shine in headlines and printed text. For long paragraphs on phones, check that it still reads well at small sizes.

Hoefler Text Font FAQs

Is Hoefler Text font free to download?

Yes. You can download Hoefler Text for free from this page: free ZIP (137.4 KB) with one TTF file. Free to download doesn't always mean free for business use, so check the license section on this page before you use it in anything you sell.

How do I install Hoefler Text on Windows or Mac?

Extract the ZIP file, then open the font file inside it. Click Install on Windows or Install Font on a Mac. The ZIP contains TTF files, which work on Windows, Mac, Cricut and almost every app. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up Hoefler Text.

How do I get the alternate letters and swashes in Hoefler Text?

They are OpenType features, so pick them from the Glyphs panel in Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop, or the OpenType settings in Figma. Canva and Cricut can't reach them directly; design the word in a desktop app and import it as an SVG.

Can I use Hoefler Text in Canva and Cricut?

Canva lets you upload it on Pro, Teams and other plans with font uploads (Brand Kit > Upload a font); free accounts can't upload fonts. For Cricut Design Space, install it on your computer first and it shows up under System fonts.

Does Hoefler Text support accented letters?

Yes. Hoefler Text 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 Hoefler Text?

A neutral sans serif like Lato or Source Sans Pro is a safe partner for captions and smaller text.