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What it does
Typeface is a native macOS font manager for browsing, previewing, organizing, and activating fonts.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Support
Support is available through in-app messages or email, and in-app reports may include system information and app logs.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Founded
2015Read 28 Sep 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Design app workflow
Font Switch and auto activation support workflows with design apps; release notes mention Illustrator, QuarkXPress, and Affinity by Canva.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Distribution
The maker lists its website, the Mac App Store, and Setapp as official stores.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Font activation
It supports persistent and temporary activation, and can automatically activate missing fonts when design documents open.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Font sources and sync
Typeface can import folders and use cloud-synced locations such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or a shared network folder; its site also lists 5,000+ Google Fonts.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Library organization
Users can tag, filter, search, and remove duplicate fonts, and export tag backups.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
License limit
A license is for one user and can be used on that user’s Macs; other users need separate licenses.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
macOS requirements
The latest version supports macOS 12 Monterey and later and has native Apple Silicon support.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Maker and start date
Developer Floor van Steeg says work on Typeface began in 2015.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Security and data
The privacy policy says services use SSL, collected data is stored on European servers, and data is not shared with third parties; the store also says standalone and Mac App Store versions are sandboxed.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Trial limit
The fully featured trial lasts 15 days, and the Mac App Store version does not offer a full trial.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Typography previews
It previews body text layouts, variable fonts, OpenType features, and Unicode characters.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com
Updates
A Pro purchase includes new Pro features released in the following 12 months, while previously unlocked features remain usable afterward without extending.Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com

Plans and prices

Typeface Pro Price not published One-time purchase; includes new Pro features for 12 months, then optional license extensions. Single-user license · install on multiple Macs used by that person · team seats available with up to 20% volume discount · purchase currently shown as unavailable Read 5 Oct 2026 · typefaceapp.com

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