Cursive Font Generator
Compare sixteen free cursive fonts with your own words, from elegant wedding scripts to loose brush lettering. Download the one you like or note its name to install it from Google Fonts.
How to use the cursive font generator
- Type a word, name or short phrase.
- Scroll the grid to compare script fonts.
- Download as PNG, or tap Edit for color, outline and background.
Types of cursive fonts
| Type | Looks like | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Formal script | Copperplate, wedding invitations | Great Vibes, Parisienne, Alex Brush, Allura |
| Casual script | Friendly handwriting | Dancing Script, Pacifico, Satisfy |
| Brush script | Painted with a brush pen | Kaushan Script, Yellowtail, Mr Dafoe |
| Fine hairline | Delicate pen strokes | Sacramento, Monsieur La Doulaise |
Tips for using script fonts
- Never set a script font in all capitals. The capitals are designed to start words, not to sit together.
- Pair a script headline with a simple sans-serif body font.
- Scripts need size. Under about 24px, most become hard to read.
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Free cursive fonts you can install
Every font in this cursive font generator is free on Google Fonts, so once you find one you like, you can install it and use it in Word, Canva or Photoshop.
Frequently asked questions
Are these cursive fonts free?
Yes. Every font is from Google Fonts and free for personal and commercial use.
How do I install a cursive font?
Search the font's name on fonts.google.com, download it and install it. It then appears in Word, Canva, Photoshop and other apps.
Which cursive font is easiest to read?
Dancing Script and Pacifico are the most readable. Great Vibes is the most popular elegant script.
Can I copy this cursive text?
These are images. For copy-paste cursive, use the cursive text generator.