Inconsolata Font

Inconsolata is a sans serif font created by Raph Levien, Cyreal, Brenton Simpson and released through Raph Levien, Cyreal, Google (2006). Simple, open letter shapes keep it easy to read at almost any size, from app buttons to big headlines. The free download includes eight styles, and you can try every one of them with your own text in the preview above.

Inconsolata Font Details

• Designer: Raph Levien, Cyreal, Brenton Simpson
• Publisher: Raph Levien, Cyreal, Google
• Year: 2006 (from the copyright line in the font)
• Category: Sans serif font
• Font styles: 8 (Regular, ExtraLight, Light, Medium, SemiBold, Bold, ExtraBold and Black)
• Weights: Light (300) to Black (900)
• Width: Ultra-condensed
• Monospaced: Yes, every character has the same width
• Glyphs: 962 in the Regular style
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian
• OpenType features: Ligatures (including optional ones), stylistic alternates, 3 stylistic sets and fractions
• Kerning: None in the file
• Version: 3.001
• Download: Free ZIP (3.8 MB) with 73 TTF files

What You Can Type With Inconsolata

Inconsolata covers the full alphabet in upper and lowercase, plus all ten numbers, so you can set names, dates and prices without switching fonts. Common punctuation such as &, !, ? and @ is included as well. It also has the accented letters you need for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian. Of its 962 glyphs, about 83 are not on your keyboard at all. That is where the alternates explained below live.

How to Use the Alternate Letters in Inconsolata

Inconsolata has stylistic alternates, 3 stylistic sets and 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. Microsoft Word can switch on stylistic sets in the Font dialog under Advanced. 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. Every character takes the same width, so columns, tables and code line up perfectly.

Where Inconsolata Works Best

Inconsolata is a natural fit for websites, app screens and clean logos. Because the letters are narrow, long words fit in tight spaces like book spines, banners and video thumbnails. The file has no kerning data, so in logos and big titles check pairs like AV, To and Wa and tighten the spacing by hand. 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. Because the family has more than one style, you can mix them in a single design for headings, subheadings and highlights.

Inconsolata Font FAQs

Is Inconsolata font free to download?

Yes. You can download Inconsolata for free from this page: free ZIP (3.8 MB) with 73 TTF files. 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.

Who designed Inconsolata font?

Inconsolata was designed by Raph Levien, Cyreal, Brenton Simpson and published by Raph Levien, Cyreal, Google. The copyright line inside the font is dated 2006.

How do I install Inconsolata 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 Inconsolata.

How do I get the alternate letters and swashes in Inconsolata?

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 Inconsolata 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 Inconsolata support accented letters?

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

Is Inconsolata monospaced?

Yes. Every character has the same width, which makes it a good choice for code, tables and anything that needs to line up.

What fonts pair well with Inconsolata?

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