How to Install and Use Custom Fonts in Canva, Figma, and Photoshop

You bought the font. Now what? This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to install and use custom fonts in Canva, Figma, and Photoshop — no tech headaches.
You’re Only Using 20% of Your Font

Most designers install a premium font, type their headline, and move on. But inside that file lives a whole second layer — alternate characters, flowing ligatures, decorative swashes, and ornamental dingbats that most people never find. Here’s how to unlock all of it, in every major tool.
Which Font License Do You Actually Need?

You found the perfect font. Then you hit the license dropdown and freeze. Desktop? Web? Extended? App? This guide breaks down every Artisan Font license type in plain English — so you know exactly what to buy before you check out.