Web designers, developers, graphic designers, crafters, and font lovers all need to know about these font detection apps and tools. They are tools that simplify the identification process and allow you to explore typography options similar to those found in different designs.
The applications, websites and Chrome extensions to detect fonts that we will discuss in this post are:
Apps:
- WhatTheFont
- Adobe capture
- FindMyFont
- Font Finder for Flutter
Webs and extension:
- Font Squirrel
- Identifont
- FontBase
- Font Genius (Chrome Extension)
Let’s get to know them a little better…
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Applications to detect sources
WhatTheFont
Designers, craftsmen and anyone who is drawn to typography can benefit from the WhatTheFont app. With this app, you can Take a photo of any design you like and instantly get the name of the fonts that were used, thanks to the artificial intelligence technology that powers it. It's perfect for those times when you see a design that catches your eye and want to identify the fonts for inspiration or to use in your own projects.
WhatTheFont, in addition to identifying fonts, allows you to type text to see how it looks in fonts you found. It also offers similar font options to get new ideas and learn cool font names.
Adobe capture
Adobe Capture is a graphic design tool that lets you transform images of your surroundings into patterns, vectors, color themes, and even fonts. The app is capable of identifying fonts from a simple photo and provide a list of fonts similar to those in Adobe Fonts. This is just one of the many features it offers.
In addition, Adobe Capture allows you to create digital brushes, patterns and 3D textures for use in various Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. Another thing: also integrates seamlessly with Adobe Creative Cloud. This ensures that all created items can be synchronized and used across multiple applications.
FindMyFont
FindMyFont is another application for detecting fonts. It is very practical for Identify fonts in any digital image in a matter of seconds. The app allows you to take a photo or upload an image from your gallery and uses an online database of over 150,000 fonts to identify the typeface used.
You also have the option to choose from different font categories such as “All Fonts”, “Freemium”, “Commercial” or “Google Web Fonts”, which makes the Search for free or commercial alternatives easier.
FindMyFont allows you to rotate images and correct perspective distortions, as well as preview the results with custom text.
Font Finder for Flutter
Font Finder for Flutter is an app with which you can Search and select sources for different projects. The app uses the Google Fonts package. This tool allows you to browse categories and tags, copy code to the clipboard, and manage a list of favorite fonts. It also offers options for change font size, weight, style, height, and spacing between letters.
Font Finder for Flutter can also establish a base source to compare othersAdditionally, the app supports dark mode, making it pleasant to use both day and night.
Websites to detect sources
To detect fonts we can also use these websites and Chrome extension:
Font Squirrel
Font Squirrel is a platform for graphic designers and typographers who need to identify fonts. source identification tool, the Fontspring Matcherator, allows you to upload an image containing text, and the system automatically identifies matching fonts.
It is easy to use and also provides access to a library of free fonts.
Identifont
Identifont is one of the largest independent digital font directories on the Internet and an essential reference tool for designers. Since its launch in November 2000, it has expanded with various functionalities that allow find fonts by appearance, name, similarity, image or even by designers and editors.
FontBase
FontBase is a font management tool designed by and for designers. It is compatible with all platforms and offers professional features and fast searches, all for free.
Font Genius (Chrome Extension)
Font Genius is a Chrome extension to identify and preview fonts used on any web pageThis extension allows you to find out the name, size and style of any font.
Additionally, Font Genius allows you to quickly copy font styles to the clipboard.