Figma doesn’t natively integrate with Adobe Fonts the way Adobe apps do—but that doesn’t mean you can’t use them. The key is installing Adobe Fonts locally on your system and enabling them for Figma via the Figma Font Helper. Whether you’re designing a branded UI or working with specific typographic requirements, using Adobe Fonts in Figma is possible with just a few extra steps.
🎨 Step 1: Activate Adobe Fonts on Your Device
Start by ensuring that you have an Adobe Creative Cloud account with access to Adobe Fonts. Then:
- Open the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app.
- Navigate to the Fonts tab or visit fonts.adobe.com.
- Browse and activate any fonts you want to use.
Once activated, Adobe Fonts are installed as system fonts on your computer.
🛠 Step 2: Install the Figma Font Helper
Figma doesn’t automatically detect all local fonts—especially when you’re using the web version. To bridge the gap, download and install the Figma Font Helper:
- Visit: https://www.figma.com/downloads/
- Under “Font Installer”, download the app for Mac or Windows.
- Install and run it in the background.
This small utility gives Figma (especially the desktop app) access to all your installed system fonts—including those from Adobe.
🧪 Step 3: Use the Fonts in Your Figma Designs
After activating the fonts and installing Font Helper:
- Open a Figma file.
- Select any text layer.
- In the right-hand panel, search for your Adobe Font by name.
- Apply it as you would any other font.
Make sure the font is consistently loaded on any collaborators’ systems if they’re contributing to the file.
🔄 Collaboration Note
Figma will not embed local fonts into shared files. If someone opens your file on a different machine without the same Adobe Fonts activated, they’ll see a fallback font and a warning about missing fonts. To avoid design inconsistencies:
- Share a font usage list with your team.
- Consider exporting frames as images or outlines when handing off to others who may not have Adobe Fonts installed.
📦 Alternative: Convert Text to Outlines (When Necessary)
If you’re sharing static designs and want to preserve exact appearance:
- Select a text layer.
- Right-click → Outline Stroke (this converts text into vector shapes).
Note: Once text is outlined, it’s no longer editable as live text—so use this only for final mockups or handoffs.
✅ Summary
Yes, you can use Adobe Fonts in Figma by:
- Activating the fonts via Adobe Creative Cloud
- Installing the Figma Font Helper
- Ensuring local system access on all devices involved
It’s a simple workaround that allows you to enjoy the full power of Adobe Fonts within Figma’s flexible design environment.
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