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How to Install Birds of Paradise on Windows, Mac and iPhone

A quick guide to installing a .ttf font on your computer or phone, and getting it to show up in Word, Photoshop and other apps.

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Quick answer

Download and unzip the font. On Windows, right-click the .ttf file and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click it and click Install Font in Font Book. Then restart the app you want to use it in (Word, Photoshop, Cricut Design Space) so the font appears in the font list.

Windows 10 and Windows 11

1. Download the font and unzip it (right-click the .zip > Extract All). 2. Right-click the .ttf file and choose "Install", or "Install for all users" if you want every account on the PC to have it (this needs admin rights). 3. Alternatively, open Settings > Personalization > Fonts and drag the file into the drop area. 4. Close and reopen Word, Photoshop, Figma or whatever app you are using. Most apps only check for new fonts when they start.

macOS (Font Book)

1. Unzip the download. 2. Double-click the .ttf file. Font Book opens with a preview. 3. Click "Install Font". 4. Restart your design app and the font will be in the list.

iPhone and iPad

iOS doesn't let you install a .ttf by tapping it. You need a font installer app from the App Store (for example AnyFont or iFont). The app installs the font as a configuration profile, which you then approve in Settings > General > VPN & Device Management. After that, apps that support custom fonts, such as Pages, Keynote, Procreate and Cricut Design Space, can use it.

Google Docs

Google Docs can't use fonts installed on your computer. It only shows fonts from Google's own library. For a Birds of Paradise look in Docs, use a free Google Fonts alternative like Great Vibes, or create the text as an image and insert it.

Using it on your own website

Technically it's a normal @font-face rule. Keep in mind, though, that the free license doesn't cover web use for a business. Personal blogs are fine; business sites need a Herofonts web license.
Example:
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Birds of Paradise';
  src: url('/fonts/birds-of-paradise.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

.script-headline {
  font-family: 'Birds of Paradise', cursive;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

Frequently asked questions

Why is my new font not showing in Word or Photoshop?

Close and reopen the app. Most apps only load the font list at start-up. If it still doesn't appear, restart your computer.

Can I use Birds of Paradise in Google Docs?

No. Google Docs only offers fonts from the Google Fonts library. Use a similar Google font like Great Vibes instead.

See your own text in Birds of Paradise

Preview names and words, or export them as an SVG for Cricut, Silhouette or a tattoo stencil.

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