TikTok Fonts: How to Choose the Right Style for Your Video

The TikTok Fonts are the font styles available within the app. Technically, they should be called “TikTok typefaces,” but we’ll save the pedantic “font vs. typeface” debate for another day.

You can choose from Classic, Typewriter, Neon, and Serif when adding text to your video or photo. Each one has its own flavor, so to speak, so choose wisely.

Classic

Classic is simple and clean. And if it reminds you of the positive moments of 2020 (when everyone was stuck at home making trending TikToks), that’s because this was the font TikTok used back then.

The TikTok Classic font looks a lot like Proxima Nova, a still-popular font that was everywhere in the early 2000s. It was the primary typeface for several online giants, like BuzzFeed, Mashable, NBC News, and Wired.

Classic is friendly and unassuming. It won’t distract from your content, so it can be your go-to for any body copy in your videos. It also makes it easy to read in how-to videos or infographics. Try mixing it by pairing it with a more stylized font and boom: you’ve got a logical design.

Typewriter

Typewriter is reminiscent of old-school private investigators, chain-smoking under pounding rain while surveilling a femme fatale. It gives off strong ’50s grunge/nostalgia vibes. Its vintage feel makes Typewriter perfect for retro or throwback content, but it also works well for more poetic or dreamy posts.

Just a heads-up: we don’t recommend using Typewriter for long blocks of text. Classic might be a better font choice if you need to write a paragraph.

Handwriting

TikTok’s handwriting font is perfect for the cottagecore besties out there. This font is more feminine, so it’s great for anyone making beauty or trending content of any kind.But be cautious about using handwriting for more than a few words. Although cute, this font can be hard to read. It works best as a title, heading, or for emphasis.

Neon

Geometric, bright, and punchy, Neon has a slight art deco touch. You could also say Neon gives off Las Vegas vibes and you wouldn’t be wrong.Use it to emulate old-school movie posters or give your content a gritty Hollywood feel.Just remember: this font is meant to pop, so don’t let it compete with itself. Neon can stand on its own.You won’t want to use it for long paragraphs either. One to three words should be plenty.

Serif

The only serif on this list, the Serif font is, well, a classic serif font. (Serifs, FYI, are the decorative lines added to the main part of a letter.)

Serifs are generally perceived as more exclusive or luxurious, so using this font can evoke a sense of occasion, like weddings or a royal visit.You can be a bit more relaxed when using Serif. Lowercase Serif works for body text, so you can type longer sections of text. Uppercase works well for titles or headers.

How to add text to TikToks

There are two main ways to add text to your TikTok videos: using the TikTok app or a third-party TikTok font generator.

External tools can give you more font options, but it’s not always the best choice. Keep reading to learn more!

Adding text in the TikTok app

Add text to your content in four simple steps:

Step 1: Open your TikTok app

Go to the plus icon at the center of the bottom row. Here you can film a new TikTok or upload your own content.

Step 2: Click the Text button at the top right

Then, scroll through the fonts and colors and choose one that matches the vibe you’re looking for.

Step 3: tap Done in the top right corner

Fill in the caption and add any hashtags you like.

Step 4: publish your content by pressing Publish !

That’s all!

Adding text using a third-party desktop tool

You can use several tools to add text to your TikToks, so the method you follow will depend on the tool at hand. But with intuitive options like Canva or Vimeo , the process should be quite straightforward.

For Canva, for example, the steps would be:

Step 1: pick a template or upload your own video

Step 2: click on the text

Step 3: adjust as needed

Step 4: download and upload to TikTok as you normally would

Unlike TikTok’s rather limited font choices, using an external tool opens up a whole world of fancy fonts you can add to your content.

But just so you know, TikToks that look like they were made in-app are generally better received than super polished marketing videos. So even if you create the video in a third-party app, you might want to use TikTok’s fonts anyway.

Why you should use text in your TikToks

Adding text is an easy win for your TikTok content. Here are a few reasons why.

And don’t forget, if something isn’t working, try something else! Experiment with different texts and fonts until you find something that works for your brand.

Clarity

The For You Page is an unstoppable stream of content. If you want to stand out, you need to grab people from the very beginning. Add catchy text to your video thumbnail and in the first few seconds.

Your on-screen text can also emphasize the important parts of your message that you don’t want viewers to miss.

If you’re still not seeing the success you deserve, try the TikTok marketing strategies and follow up with some TikTok tricks .

Accessibility

Not everyone watches videos with audio. You can reach a wider audience by including text in your videos.

You can also use text to break up longer sections and make it easier for viewers to understand what you are saying.

Moreover, TikToks with text components are more accessible to deaf viewers and those with hearing impairments, which means you’ll be able to reach more people.

SEO

The TikTok algorithm is less mysterious than it used to be and video SEO is a real thing. You can also optimize your TikTok SEO by including keywords in the on-screen text. TikTok has also stated that using its features, such as effects and text, will have a positive impact on the ranking of your content on the For You page.

TikTok font FAQs

What type of font does TikTok use?

TikTok uses the Classic font, which is almost identical to Proxima Nova – Semibold.

How do you get a username font on TikTok?

Figuring out how to get a username font on TikTok or use special fonts or cool fonts in your TikTok bio is simple. You just need to use a third-party text generator like this one from Fontalic. Enter your desired text, choose your preferred output text, then paste the fancy font into your TikTok profile.

Source: Hootsuite