How to Detect a Font from an Image in Canva (Easy Guide)

Have you ever found a beautiful graphic and wondered, “What font is that?” While Canva is an incredible design tool, learning how to detect a font from an image in Canva can save you hours of scrolling through their massive font library.

Can Canva Automatically Identify Fonts?

Currently, Canva does not have a built-in feature that allows you to upload an image and have it automatically detect the font. However, there are very easy workarounds to find the exact or closest matching font within Canva.

The Best Method to Find a Font

1. Use a Font Identifier Tool: Take a screenshot of the text and upload it to a free site like WhatTheFont or Font Squirrel’s Matcherator.
2. Get the Font Name: The tool will tell you the name of the font (e.g., “Montserrat” or “Bebas Neue”).
3. Search in Canva: Go back to Canva, open the font dropdown menu, and type the name. Canva licenses thousands of popular fonts, so there’s a high chance it’s already there!
4. Find Alternatives: If the exact font isn’t in Canva, type the font style (like “serif”, “script”, or “handwriting”) into Canva’s search bar to find visually similar alternatives.