How to Transfer Fonts to a New Mac

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Open the Fonts folder on your current Mac

   Open Finder on your source Mac. Select Go > Go to Folder from the menu bar, or press Shift + Command + G. Enter ~/Library/Fonts/ and click Go to open your user-specific font directory.

   Note: Fonts installed for all users are located in /Library/Fonts/ at the root of your hard drive.
2. 1 min

   Copy your font files to external storage

   Select all font files within the folder by pressing Command + A. Copy them using Command + C, then paste them onto an external drive or upload them to your preferred cloud storage service.

   Note: Ensure your fonts are in .ttf, .otf, or .ttc formats for maximum compatibility.
3. 1 min

   Move font files to your new Mac

   Connect your external drive to the new Mac or download your files from the cloud. Place the folder containing your fonts onto the Desktop for easy access during the installation process.

4. 2 min

   Import fonts via Font Book

   Open the Font Book application on your new Mac from the Applications folder. Select File > Add Fonts... from the menu bar. Navigate to the folder containing your transferred fonts, select them, and click Open.

   Note: You can also drag and drop the files directly into the Font Book window.
5. 30 sec

   Validate your installed fonts

   Font Book will automatically prompt you to resolve any duplicates or installation errors. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove older versions or keep both files if necessary.

   Note: Always choose to validate files to ensure the integrity of your new font library.