Font Downloader
Font Downloader allows you to install fonts from online sources.
Font Downloader is an adaptive GTK application that allows you to search and install fonts directly from Google Fonts' website.
How to Install Font Downloader:
Method 1:
You can can install it via the Software Center. Search for Font Downloader and then click the Install button.
You can can install it via the Software Center. Search for Font Downloader and then click the Install button.
Method 2:
You can can install it as Flatpak via the FlatHub website.
Command line instructions
Install: flatpak install flathub org.gustavoperedo.FontDownloader
Run: flatpak run org.gustavoperedo.FontDownloader
You can can install it as Flatpak via the FlatHub website.
Command line instructions
Install: flatpak install flathub org.gustavoperedo.FontDownloader
Run: flatpak run org.gustavoperedo.FontDownloader
How to Use Font Downloader:
Once you get the program installed, you should be ready to start the application. It should appear as Font Downloader in your menu.
Once you get the program installed, you should be ready to start the application. It should appear as Font Downloader in your menu.
Below is an image of the program when you first start it.
Select a font from the left or click on the Search button (magnifying glass icon) and search for a font. Select the font from the list and click the Install button to install the font on your system.
You will see the message, "Font installed successfully," and a check icon with installed next to the font.
You can type a message in the bottom textbox at the bottom of a selected font.
This is a nice way to sample a font before you install it.
The new font is now available to use on your system. Below is an example of the Acme font used in LibreOffice Writer ver. 7.4.0.3.
Click the three vertical dots to create a drop-down menu.
Click on Settings to bring up the Settings dialog box. Here you can make changes to the program.
If you have any problems with the program please report it on their Issues webpage.
I highly recommend that you install Font Downloader if you're looking for a quick way to find fonts and install them on your system.