How to use Snapchat Text Fonts？

What Font Does Snapchat Use

When editing content on Snapchat—be it a photo, video, or blank canvas—the default font that first appears is Snapchat Sans. This proprietary typeface was exclusively designed for the platform and is instantly recognizable as the font used in Snapchat’s iconic caption bars.

To use it, simply tap anywhere on your Snap to activate the text tool and start typing. While Snapchat offers various font styles (cyclable by swiping left or right), Snapchat Sans remains the default. It is clean, minimal, and optimized for on-screen readability, making it ideal for quick captions and short phrases.

Visually, Snapchat Sans appears as white text within a semi-transparent gray bar—a design that ensures captions stand out without fully obscuring your content.

For those seeking to replicate this style outside the app, here are two reliable alternatives:

Avenir is the closest commercial equivalent to Snapchat Sans and can be purchased via several font marketplaces.

Public Sans is a free alternative that emulates the structure and simplicity of Snapchat Sans. It can be downloaded from Google Fonts and is also directly accessible in the Kapwing editor, allowing you to recreate the classic Snapchat style for videos and images.

Overall, Snapchat offers 11 distinct fonts for text editing, which we'll delve into later in this guide. However, for most users, Snapchat Sans remains the most iconic and is most closely associated with the app's signature aesthetic.

How to Change Fonts on Snapchat

Changing fonts on Snapchat is straightforward and requires just a few taps. After adding a photo, video, or blank canvas, tap anywhere on the screen to activate the text tool. Font options will appear in a scrollable list above your keyboard.

To switch fonts, swipe left or right through the available styles until you find one that matches your preference. Once selected, you can further customize the text by adjusting its color, size, and position on the screen.

The video below demonstrates this process—from tapping to add text, swiping between fonts, and experimenting with different stylings.

As shown at the end of the video, you can delete your text at any time by dragging it to the bottom of the screen and releasing it over the trash can icon.

Font Alignment and Outlining

To make your text stand out on Snapchat, you can adjust the alignment and add an outline directly from the editing menu. These tools are located in the top-right corner of the screen when you’re in text mode.

For alignment, tap the icon that controls text positioning. Each tap cycles through centered, left-aligned, and right-aligned options. This gives you precise control over how your caption is framed—especially useful for multi-line text or placing captions in specific areas of your Snap.

Directly below the alignment tool is the outline button, denoted by an “Aa” icon.

Tapping this icon will instantly apply a dark outline to your text, enhancing its visibility against brighter or more intricate backgrounds.

Although the outline color cannot be modified, it creates a strong visual contrast, making it especially useful for headings, callouts, or video titles where readability is crucial.

How to Change Font Size on Snapchat

To adjust the font size on Snapchat, you must first ensure you’re using the appropriate font style.

The default style—white text within a semi-transparent grey bar—cannot be resized.

Instead, use free-floating text, which can be accessed by:

Swiping to switch to a different font (non-default styles).

Tapping the ABC icon (when in text mode) to change the current font’s style to a free-floating variant.

Then, resizing the text is a breeze with the pinch - and - zoom method.

With two fingers, you can not only move the text around on the screen by dragging and dropping, but also change its size. Pinching your fingers together makes the text larger, while spreading them apart makes it smaller.

The same two - finger operation allows you to rotate the font, enabling you to position it exactly as you want on the screen.

Then, resizing the text is a breeze with the pinch - and - zoom method.

With two fingers, you can not only move the text around on the screen by dragging and dropping, but also change its size. Pinching your fingers together makes the text larger, while spreading them apart makes it smaller.

The same two - finger operation allows you to rotate the font, enabling you to position it exactly as you want on the screen.

Notably, as more layers are added, accessing them individually becomes increasingly challenging. Attempting to select one layer of text often results in accidentally interacting with another, altering their overlapping order—a significant drawback.

For this reason, if you’re creating an image with multiple text and graphic layers, it’s best to use a dedicated image editor designed for intuitive, streamlined content creation.