What the font is that? Find out automatically.
Upload a screenshot or photo of text and this free font finder scans it on the spot — separating the letters, measuring their shapes against 148 popular fonts, and showing you the closest matches with a match score. Everything runs in your browser; your image is never uploaded anywhere.
Upload your image
Drag & drop your image here
or click to choose a file — you can also paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V
JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF. Scanning starts automatically — your image never leaves your device.
How the automatic scan works
- Your image is read in your browser. Nothing is uploaded — the whole scan runs on your device.
- The lettering is split into individual letters, and each letter's shape is measured.
- Shapes are compared against 148 fonts, letter by letter, to find the closest candidates.
- The top candidates are double-checked by setting your text in each real font and comparing the whole word.
It's a mechanical shape comparison, not magic — when the lettering can't be measured cleanly (joined-up scripts, heavy effects), we say so instead of inventing confidence.
Tips for the best match
- Crop tightly. Select the words and nothing else — no icons, no background, no second font.
- One size, one weight per scan. A heading and body text together pull the match in two directions.
- Give it several letters. A full word or two is much stronger evidence than two or three characters.
- Straight-on and in focus. Rotate tilted photos upright before uploading.
- Light text on dark is fine — polarity is detected automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the font identification?
It depends on the image. Clean, straight-on screenshots of a single print-style font usually put the right font — or a near-identical one — at the top. Decorative lettering, joined-up scripts, heavy effects and tiny text are harder, and the tool tells you when its confidence is low instead of pretending. Always verify with the side-by-side preview before deciding. It compares against the 148 popular fonts in our library, so rare or commercial fonts may only match a close relative.
Does my image get uploaded to a server?
No. The entire scan — reading the image, finding the letters, comparing the shapes — runs in your browser on your device. The only network requests are loading this page's font shape database and the Google Fonts previews.
Is there a "what the font" app I need to install?
No app needed — this what-the-font tool works right in your phone or desktop browser. Upload or paste a screenshot and you get your answer in seconds, free, with no account.
What image works best?
A straight-on screenshot with high contrast between text and background, showing a single line of text in one font. Large, sharp lettering is easier to measure than small or blurry text. Lowercase words carry more identifying detail than all-caps.
Is it free?
Yes — unlimited scans, completely free, no sign-up. Every matched font is a free Google Font you can download and use in your own projects.
Is this related to WhatTheFont by MyFonts?
No — this is an independent free tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to MyFonts or its WhatTheFont product.
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