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How to Install Nepali Fonts on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android

Updated on September 15, 2026 | By Kushal Karki

How to Install Nepali Fonts on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android

Whether you are designing a wedding invitation, typing an official document, or editing a video, you will need to install Nepali fonts on your device. While downloading fonts is easy, installing them correctly can be tricky depending on your operating system.

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing popular Nepali fonts like Preeti, Kalimati, Kantipur, and Ganesh on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android devices.

1. How to Install Nepali Fonts on Windows (10 & 11)

Windows makes it incredibly easy to install new fonts. Once installed, these fonts will be available in Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and all other applications.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Download the Font: First, download your desired Nepali font from FreeNepaliFonts.com. The file will likely be in a .zip or .ttf (TrueType Font) format.
  2. Extract the File (If Zipped): Right-click the .zip file and select “Extract All…”. Choose a destination folder to extract the font file.
  3. Install the Font:
    • Method A (Easiest): Right-click the extracted .ttf or .otf file and click “Install” or “Install for all users”.
    • Method B (Manual): Press the Windows Key, type “Font settings”, and press Enter. Drag and drop your downloaded font file into the “Drag and drop to install” box.
  4. Restart Applications: If you had MS Word or Photoshop open during the installation, restart them to see the new font in your font list.

2. How to Install Nepali Fonts on macOS

Installing fonts on an Apple Mac is just as straightforward. The fonts will instantly become available in Pages, Keynote, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Creative Cloud apps.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Download the Font: Download the font file (.ttf or .otf) to your Mac.
  2. Open Font Book: Double-click the downloaded font file. This will automatically open the built-in Font Book application, displaying a preview of the Nepali characters.
  3. Click Install: In the bottom-right corner of the Font Book preview window, click the “Install Font” button.
  4. Verify Installation: The font will now appear in your Font Book list. You can now select it in your preferred word processor or design software.

(Note: If you have a .zip file, double-click it first to extract the font file before opening it.)

3. How to Install Nepali Fonts on Android

Installing custom fonts globally on Android can vary depending on your phone’s manufacturer (Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, etc.). However, for apps like Canva, CapCut, or Pixellab, you can import fonts directly.

Importing Fonts directly into Apps (Canva, PixelLab, CapCut):

  1. Download the Font: Download the font .ttf file to your Android phone.
  2. Extract the File: Use your phone’s “My Files” or “File Manager” app to extract the .zip file if necessary.
  3. Importing to PixelLab: Open PixelLab, add a text layer, go to the Fonts section, tap on “My Fonts”, and click the folder icon to locate and add your downloaded Nepali font.
  4. Importing to CapCut: Add text to your video, go to Font > Add font, tap the + button, and select the .ttf file from your device.

(For system-wide fonts, you may need a third-party app like zFont 3, which allows you to change the system font without rooting your device.)

4. How to Install Nepali Fonts on iPhone & iPad (iOS)

Apple allows you to install custom fonts on iOS and iPadOS using configuration profiles or third-party font manager apps.

Step-by-Step Guide using a Font App:

  1. Download a Font Manager: Go to the App Store and download a free app like iFont or FontBuster.
  2. Download the Font: Download your Nepali font from FreeNepaliFonts.com using Safari. It will be saved in your “Files” app.
  3. Import to iFont: Open the iFont app, tap on “Font Finder”, then “Open Files…”. Select your downloaded font.
  4. Install the Profile:
    • Tap “Install” next to the font in the iFont app.
    • A prompt will ask to download a configuration profile. Tap “Allow”.
  5. Activate in Settings: Open your iPhone’s Settings > General > VPN & Device Management. Tap on the downloaded font profile and click “Install” in the top right corner.

The font is now installed and can be used in apps like Pages, Keynote, and compatible design apps!

Need Help?

If you are still having trouble typing in Nepali after installing the fonts, you might need to convert your text. For legacy fonts like Preeti, you can type in Unicode and use our Free Preeti to Unicode Converter to generate the correct characters.

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