WhatTheFont

What if you could name any font simply by snapping a picture of it? WhatTheFont, developed by MyFonts, turns your camera into a typography identifier. Instead of manually searching through endless font libraries or guessing by letter shapes, this tool lets you capture a sample, and it will return a list of matching fonts from a vast database. This is a dedicated utility for designers, marketers, and anyone who needs to identify and source fonts quickly from physical or digital media.

The core functionality relies on optical character recognition and shape matching. You take a photo of a sign, a magazine, or a screenshot containing text. The app isolates individual characters and compares them against its catalog. It provides a ranked list of potential matches, including the font name, designer, and a direct link to purchase or download the font from MyFonts. The interface includes a cropping tool to isolate specific letters, a manual selection mode to correct misidentified characters, and a history log to revisit previous searches.

• Instant Font Identification from camera or gallery images.
• Direct Purchase Links to MyFonts for licensed fonts.
• Character-by-Character Correction for precise matching.

Download the mobile app now to turn your phone into a professional typeface finder.

Heads up: you'll need wifi for most features. Some font previews and downloads require a purchase from MyFonts.