Typically, webfonts are available in EOT and WOFF formats — if you don’t know what these formats are, you can check out our “What is EOT and WOFF?“ post.
FontShop‘s webfont selection is limited to the formats that the foundries supply and is not available in TTF or SVG formats. Under many of the foundries’ licensing terms, converting fonts to other formats for web use is not allowed. Always double-check a foundry’s End User License Agreement to be sure what is and isn’t allowed.
When you’re searching for fonts on FontShop, sometimes you’ll see webfonts in your search results. For example, if you search for “FF DIN” only, “FF DIN Web” may come up down the list, too:
Keep in mind that desktop fonts and webfonts are not the same! Desktop licensing and web licensing are completely separate, so if you’re planning on using something like FF DIN for a big project that includes print materials and a shiny new website, you’ll need to license both the desktop version (OpenType or TrueType format) and the web version (EOT and WOFF formats).
If you have only purchased a webfont, you will not be able to install the webfonts on your computer. Webfont formats — EOT and WOFF — cannot be installed on Macs or PCs. A webfont will not work in desktop programs like InDesign or Microsoft Word.
If you need a version to install on your computer for mockups or wireframes (in Photoshop or Illustrator, for example), you can use our Plugin to test out fonts in Adobe® Creative Suite® — it’s free and easy to use!
We’re rounding up previous guides to help you demystify licensing webfonts on FontShop.
Need help finding webfonts on our site?
Confused about what webfont formats are and how to use them?
Then check out what is EOT or WOFF.
Don’t know the difference between a desktop license and a webfont license?
Read up on how our webfonts are licensed.
Do you have a Typekit account and you want to link your webfonts to your account?
