We view this as the same as graphic files, providing the captions or text is rendered as a bitmap image, and the font files themselves are not embedded within the video file.Ĭan I make a company logo using the fonts? We view creating graphic files as being essentially the same as printing from an output device.Ĭan I use the fonts to produce captions and text included in videos? Unless you are using an application that is specifically licensed for home, student, or non-commercial use, we do not restrict you from selling the things you print and make using the Windows-supplied fonts.Ĭan I make graphic files using the fonts, say a screengrab, advertisement, meme or poster and share, sell or redistribute those graphic files? Unless you are using an application that is specifically licensed for home, student, or non-commercial use, we do not place any restrictions on what you do with print output that uses these fonts.Ĭan I sell things I print from Windows or make using these printouts, say a book, logo, advertisement, report, t-shirt, or crafts that use fonts that come with Windows? What can I do with the things that I print from Windows using these fonts?

Other fonts were licensed to Microsoft from font foundries for inclusion with Windows. Some of the fonts supplied with Windows were created specifically for Microsoft by leading type designers and type design companies (known as font foundries). Here are answers to common questions about using these fonts. Any application installed on your Windows computer has access to these fonts.Ī Windows application can use the fonts to render content to a screen, allow that content to be edited, and allow that content to be output to a device, like a printer. Windows comes with a collection of fonts that are installed as system-wide resources. Font redistribution FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for Windows

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