Play Font

Play is a sans serif font created by Jonas Hecksher (Cyrillic expansion: Cyreal) and released through Jonas Hecksher, Playtype, e-types AS. Simple, open letter shapes keep it easy to read at almost any size, from app buttons to big headlines. The free download includes two styles, and you can try every one of them with your own text in the preview above.

Play Font Details

• Designer: Jonas Hecksher (Cyrillic expansion: Cyreal)
• Publisher: Jonas Hecksher, Playtype, e-types AS
• Category: Sans serif font
• Font styles: 2 (Regular and Bold)
• Glyphs: 1,100 in the Regular style
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, plus Greek and Cyrillic characters
• Version: 2.101
• Download: Free ZIP with two font files

What You Can Type With Play

Play 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. On top of that, it includes Greek and Cyrillic characters.

Where Play Works Best

Think of Play 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. Because the family has more than one style, you can mix them in a single design for headings, subheadings and highlights.

Play Font FAQs

Is Play font free to download?

Yes, Play is a free download here: one ZIP file with two font files, 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 Play 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 Play will appear in the font list.

Can I use Play 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 Play work in Word, Photoshop and Cricut Design Space?

Yes. Once Play 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 Play support accented letters?

Yes. Play 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 Play?

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