Font License Guide
Font License Quick Guide
How Font Licensing Works
When you buy a font from Studio Funshop, you’re not buying the font itself — you’re buying a license (a permission slip) to use it in certain ways. Fonts are creative software, and licensing helps protect the artist while giving you the freedom to use them in your projects.
How to Choose your License Type:
| License Type | ✅ What You CAN Do | ❌ What You CANNOT Do | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop | Everyday design work. Logos, packaging, social posts, ads, print, rasterized game graphics | Resell/share font files, install on shared servers, create new fonts/templates | 1 per user |
| Web | Embedding fonts on a website | Use in templates, embed across multiple sites, use in web apps like Canva | 1 per website |
| App | Embedding in one mobile or web app, secure embedding (non-extractable) | Use in multiple apps, share fonts, include in template/design apps | 1 per app |
| Ebook | Fonts inside one ebook, magazine, or digital card | Use in physical products, websites, apps, or extractable formats | 1 per title |
| Template | Fonts in one template you sell or share (non-extractable) | Share extractable or raw font files, use in logos/branding, print or physical goods | 1 per template |
What’s a “Seat”?
A seat is just a fancy way of saying one person = one license.
- If you’re a solo designer, you only need one seat.
- If you have a team of 5 designers who all install the font, you’ll need 5 seats.
- If you’re buying for a client, you need to license it in their name
Why So Many License Types?
Different projects call for different permissions. A logo for your small biz isn’t the same as embedding fonts in a big app or distributing them in templates. Licensing makes sure you’re covered for your specific use case.
💡 Tip: If you’re not sure which license fits, start with Desktop (it covers most everyday design needs). If your project grows (website, app, publishing), you can always upgrade later.
Desktop License – Quick Guide
Use fonts on your computer for everyday creative projects.
You CAN:
- Design logos, branding, and packaging
- Use in social media graphics and ads
- Print on posters, flyers, merch, or packaging
- Use fonts in games or website if text is rasterized as a flattened graphic (not embedded or editable)
You CANNOT:
- Resell or share the font files
- Install on shared servers for multiple users
- Create new fonts or templates from these fonts
👤 One user per license (each designer needs their own).
Web License – Quick Guide
Perfect for embedding fonts on a website.
You CAN:
- Embed fonts on one website
You CANNOT:
- Use fonts in templates or web apps like Canva
- Embed fonts across multiple sites without buying more licenses
- Use fonts in online games
🌐 One license per domain/website.
Ebook License – Quick Guide
For authors, publishers, and digital publications.
You CAN:
- Use fonts in one ebook, magazine, or digital greeting card
- Embed fonts in a way that keeps them non-extractable
You CANNOT:
- Use fonts in printed books or other physical products
- Use fonts on websites or apps
- Include fonts in a format where they can be copied
📖 One license = one title.
App License – Quick Guide
For apps and software products.
You CAN:
- Embed fonts in one mobile or web app
- Use fonts inside the app in a way that users can’t extract or download them
You CANNOT:
- Use fonts in multiple apps without extra licenses
- Share or resell font files as part of the app
- Use fonts in design/template products
📱 One license = one app.
Template License – Quick Guide
For designers making digital templates for resale or free distribution.
You CAN:
- Use fonts in one design template that you sell or share
- Distribute the template to customers who use it as designed
You CANNOT:
- Use fonts in logos or branding packages
- Use fonts in print products or physical items
- Give out raw/extractable font files inside your template
🎨 One license = one template design.
💡 If you want to make and sell multiple templates, ask about annual/multi-template licensing.
Need more? Contact for a custom Enterprise License