How To Add Delete Font Davinci Resolve

Adding and deleting fonts in DaVinci Resolve lets you give your video titles a custom look without leaving the software. This guide walks you through installing font files on Windows and Mac, refreshing the font list inside Resolve, and removing fonts you no longer need — all in about 15 minutes.

Fast Answer

Add a font: Install the font file on your operating system, then restart DaVinci Resolve or refresh the font list.
Delete a font: Remove it from your system font folder, then restart Resolve to clear it from the picker.

15 minutes Time needed

Beginner Difficulty

Restart required Watch out for

Before You Start

A computer running DaVinci Resolve (free or Studio version) — the font system works the same in both.
A font file in .ttf, .otf, or .woff2 format downloaded from a trusted source.
Administrator or user-level permission to install fonts on your operating system (Windows or macOS).
Your video project saved and closed if you plan to restart the software.

Check first: Never delete system fonts that Windows or macOS requires, like Arial or Segoe UI. Removing core system fonts can cause display problems across your whole computer.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Download a Font File From a Trusted Source

You need a font file saved on your computer before DaVinci Resolve can use it. Good sources include Google Fonts, Adobe Fonts, Font Squirrel, or a designer's official website. Avoid sketchy download sites — some font files carry malware or install unwanted software.

Look for files that end in .ttf, .otf, or .woff2. These are standard font formats that DaVinci Resolve reads without any conversion. If you download a .zip file, extract it first so you can access the font file inside.

Tip: Keep your downloaded fonts in a single folder on your desktop until you decide which ones you want to keep long-term.

Install the Font on Windows

Windows users have two simple ways to get a font installed. The quickest method: right-click the font file and choose Install. The font appears in your system font list within seconds.

The second method: open the font file, then click the Install button at the top of the preview window. If you want to install multiple fonts at once, select them all, right-click, and choose Install. Windows handles the batch without issue.

Tip: To install a font for every user on the computer, right-click the font and choose Install for all users. You will need administrator access for this option.

Install the Font on macOS

On a Mac, double-click the font file to open Font Book — the built-in font manager. A preview window appears showing the typeface. Click the Install Font button in the bottom-right corner of the preview window.

Font Book moves the font to your user Library folder automatically. If you want to install the font for all users, drag the font file into the Font Book window while holding Command and Option, then confirm the installation.

Tip: Use Font Book's Validate File feature before installing. It checks whether the font file is corrupted or badly formatted.

Restart DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve scans your system fonts when it launches. If you installed a font while the software was open, the new typeface will not appear in the picker. Close DaVinci Resolve completely, then open it again.

Do not just close the current project — exit the full application from File, Exit on Windows, or DaVinci Resolve, Quit DaVinci Resolve on Mac. Reopening the software triggers a fresh font scan.

Watch out: If you have unsaved timeline changes, save your project before quitting. Restarting does not affect your video files, only the font list.

Find Your Font in the Text Inspector

Open the Edit page and click on a Title or Text clip in your timeline. On the right side, the Inspector panel appears. Look for the Text section and find the font dropdown menu.

The dropdown lists every installed font on your system alphabetically. Your new font appears in the list based on its family name, not the file name. Scroll through the list or use the search bar at the top of the dropdown to locate it.

Select the font and adjust size, spacing, and color as needed. The text in the preview window and the timeline viewport updates instantly.

Tip: If your font is not in the list, check whether you installed the correct file format. DaVinci Resolve does not support .woff fonts — it needs .ttf, .otf, or .woff2.

Refresh the Font List Without Restarting

Restarting works, but there is a faster way when you just added one font. In the Text Inspector, delete any text from the text box, then type a single character. This action sometimes triggers the font list to refresh.

If that does not work, click the Font dropdown, then scroll to the bottom. Some DaVinci Resolve versions show a Refresh option at the end of the list. Clicking it forces a font rescan without a full restart.

The refresh method only works reliably on recent DaVinci Resolve versions, 18.5 and later. Older versions always need a restart to pick up new fonts.

Tip: When in doubt, restart. It takes less than a minute and guarantees the font list is completely current.

Delete a Font From Windows

Removing a font from Windows is as simple as installing one. Open the Start menu, type Fonts, and press Enter. The Fonts control panel opens showing every font installed on your system.

Right-click the font you want to remove and choose Delete. Windows asks you to confirm the deletion. Click Yes to remove the font from your system.

If you installed the font manually from a downloaded file, you can also delete the original font file from your Downloads or Desktop folder — but this does not remove the installed font. You must use the Fonts control panel to truly uninstall it.

Check first: Some fonts appear multiple times in the list. Delete the one you installed — usually the file name matches your download. Leave system fonts alone.

Delete a Font From macOS

Open Font Book from the Applications folder or Launchpad. The app shows all fonts installed for your user account on the left sidebar. Find the font you want to remove and select it.

Press Command-Delete or right-click and choose Remove. Font Book asks whether you want to move the font to the Trash or keep the original file. Choose Remove to uninstall it cleanly.

If the font came bundled with macOS, you cannot delete it without disabling the related system component — the Remove button is greyed out. Only delete fonts that appear under the User section, meaning you or an application added them.

Tip: To temporarily disable a font instead of removing it, select it in Font Book and choose Disable from the right-click menu. You can re-enable it later without reinstalling.

Restart DaVinci Resolve After Deleting

Just like adding fonts, removing them requires a restart to clear the picker. Close DaVinci Resolve completely and reopen it. The deleted font no longer appears in the Text Inspector font dropdown.

Projects that used the deleted font still display the text using that typeface. DaVinci Resolve keeps a reference to the font name in your project file. When you reopen the project, the text renders with whatever font is now associated with that name.

If the deleted font was a custom typeface with no replacement, the text may display in the project's default fallback font, often Arial. Consider replacing the text with a font you plan to keep before deleting the original.

Watch out: If you delete a font that is still used in your current project, the text style might look different when you reopen the file. Keep a backup of the font file if you may need to restore it later.

Quick Reference

Situation	Use this	Why
Font file ends in .zip	Extract the archive first	DaVinci Resolve cannot read compressed files directly
Installed font not in the picker	Restart DaVinci Resolve	Resolve scans fonts only at launch
Font format is .woff	Convert to .ttf or .otf	Resolve supports only .ttf, .otf, and .woff2
Project shows wrong font	Check the font dropdown in Text Inspector	The picker reflects installed fonts, not the original design
Removed font still in the list	Restart Resolve again	The font cache refreshes only after a full restart

Advanced Tips

Install Fonts for a Single Project

If you want a font available only for one project, install it, add your titles, then delete it once the project is exported. DaVinci Resolve saves the font name in the project file, but the video output is rendered — so the final export keeps the correct typeface even after the font is removed.

Organize Fonts in Folders

On Windows, create subfolders inside the Fonts control panel to separate downloaded fonts from system fonts. This makes cleanup much easier later. On Mac, use Font Book Collections — drag fonts into a collection group for quick access and selective disabling.

Use the DaVinci Resolve Font Cache

DaVinci Resolve keeps a cached index of installed fonts. If the picker shows any issues, clear the cache from Preferences, System, General and click Reset font cache. This forces a full rescan of all installed typefaces and often fixes missing font problems.

Test Fonts on a Lower Third Template

Create a reusable lower third template with your new font applied. Save it as a template in the Effects panel. Then when you delete the font, the template still renders with its saved style — a reliable workaround for consistent branding.

How To Add Delete Font Davinci Resolve FAQ

Common Issues

If the result is not working as expected, return to the previous step, check the material or setting involved, and make one adjustment at a time for how to add delete font davinci resolve.

Why is my installed font not showing up in DaVinci Resolve?

The most common reason is that you did not restart the software after installation. DaVinci Resolve scans system fonts only when it launches. Close the application completely and reopen it. If the font still does not appear, check that the file format is .ttf, .otf, or .woff2 — Resolve skips other formats.

Can I add a font directly to DaVinci Resolve without installing it on my computer?

No. DaVinci Resolve has no built-in font manager. Every font must be installed on your operating system first. After installation, restart Resolve so the font appears in the Text Inspector dropdown.

Will deleting a font from my system damage my DaVinci Resolve project?

Not permanently. Your project still opens, but text using the deleted font renders in a fallback typeface, usually Arial. If you export the video before deleting the font, the output keeps the correct appearance. Reinstall the font later to restore the original look.

How do I delete a font that DaVinci Resolve keeps showing in the picker?

Delete the font from your operating system first. Then restart DaVinci Resolve completely. If the font still appears, clear the font cache from Preferences, System, General and choose Reset font cache. This forces the software to rescan installed fonts.

Can I use a Google Font in DaVinci Resolve?

Yes. Download the font from Google Fonts in .ttf format, install it on your system, then restart DaVinci Resolve. The font appears in the picker just like any other installed typeface. Google Fonts are free for both commercial and personal projects.

What font formats does DaVinci Resolve support?

The software reads TrueType (.ttf), OpenType (.otf), and Web Open Font Format 2 (.woff2). It does not support older .woff files. Convert unsupported formats using a free online converter before installing.

Final Checklist

Font file downloaded from a trusted source — verify the .ttf, .otf, or .woff2 format
Font installed using your operating system's font manager
DaVinci Resolve restarted completely after installation
Font selected and applied in the Text Inspector
Deleted any unwanted fonts from your system font folder
Restarted DaVinci Resolve after deletion to clear the picker
Cleared the font cache if any issues appear

Next action: open a test project, add a title clip, and apply your newly installed font. Experiment with size and spacing to see how it looks in your timeline before you commit it to a final render.

Final tip: Keep a backup folder of all font files you install. If you need to reinstall after a system update or crash, you can restore everything in one step without hunting old downloads.