Asset management · 6 min read · Updated Jan 2026
How to install fonts from Brand Vitals (Mac + Windows)
Download from your brand page, complete third-party checkout, then install on macOS or Windows with a simple quality-control checklist.
Key takeaways
- Pull font files from the approved source of truth before any local install.
- Use platform-specific install steps to avoid missing weights and duplicate families.
- Run a short licensing + naming checklist before handoff to production teams.
Installing brand fonts should feel reliable, not risky. This guide walks through the exact handoff flow from Brand Vitals to your machine, and the quick licensing checks to run before files land in production work.
1) Download from the source of truth
Open your brand in Brand Vitals and click Download font for the family you need. If your setup routes through a foundry checkout, complete that flow first so the final files stay tied to the right organization and plan.
2) Install on Windows
- Open the downloaded
.ttfor.otf. - Click Install (or use Install for all users if your IT policy requires it).
- Restart Adobe/Figma/Office apps that were already open.
- Search for the family name in your font picker and verify style weights appear.
3) Install on Mac
- Double-click the downloaded
.ttfor.otf. - In Font Book, click Install Font.
- Resolve duplicate warnings by keeping your approved family version.
- Restart design apps and confirm styles map correctly.
Licensing reminder: downloading a file does not equal universal usage rights. Confirm desktop seats, web/app embedding, client-transfer rights, and campaign geography before launch.
4) Team checklist before handoff
- Confirm naming consistency across all weights (e.g., Regular, Medium, Bold).
- Remove deprecated/duplicate family versions from shared machines.
- Document license expiration or renewal dates in your workspace notes.