Press Start 2P Font

Press Start 2P is a bitmap pixel font created by CodeMan38. Every letter is built from square pixels, just like text in old video games and early computers. It's a free download, and you can try it with your own text in the preview above first.

Press Start 2P Font Details

• Designer: CodeMan38
• Category: Bitmap pixel font
• Font styles: 1 (Regular)
• Glyphs: 657
• Characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and basic punctuation
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian, plus Greek and Cyrillic characters
• Version: 3.000
• Download: Free ZIP with one font file

What You Can Type With Press Start 2P

Press Start 2P 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. On top of that, it includes Greek and Cyrillic characters.

Where Press Start 2P Works Best

Think of Press Start 2P for retro game titles, pixel art and 8-bit posters. Pixel fonts look sharpest at sizes that match their grid. If the edges look blurry, nudge the size up or down until they snap into place.

Press Start 2P Font FAQs

Is Press Start 2P font free to download?

Yes. You can download Press Start 2P for free from this page as a ZIP file with one font 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 Press Start 2P 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. Restart any app that was already open so it picks up Press Start 2P.

Can I use Press Start 2P 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 Press Start 2P work in Word, Photoshop and Cricut Design Space?

Yes. Once Press Start 2P 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 Press Start 2P support accented letters?

Yes. Press Start 2P 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 Press Start 2P?

For longer text, a simple monospace font keeps the retro mood without tiring your readers.