Creating custom animated typefaces in a hurry can be a frustrating challenge for video editors. Fortunately, there are plenty of free animated fonts online. Let’s take a look at a few of our favorites.
1. Ribbon: Animated Typeface
One of the advantages of this animated typeface from RocketStock is that the footage is pre-rendered. Practically speaking, this means you don’t even need to open up After Effects to use the font. Ribbon’s quirky design makes it great for lighthearted videos. The download includes 78 free characters.
2. Anodine
When it comes to animated typefaces, Animography is one of the most consistent sources in the game. Animography’s site features dozens of animated and static typefaces — like Anodine, a free bendable font for After Effects. They only ask that you tweet or post the font to Facebook in return.
3. Helvetica Neue: Animated Font
This animated font created by the team at RocketStock is an incredibly easy-to-use After Effects template. The animated font (complete with punctuation) is distributed across 26 different animated compositions. If you want even more free tools and assets for video editing, check out the “Free Stuff” section on RocketStock.
4. Alquimia: Animated Typeface
While Alquimia may not be the most practical animated typeface in the world, it certainly is striking in its artistic vision. The font, created by Pavel Paratov, features 26 letters that can be easily dropped into any project. Check out this beautiful steampunk typeface on Paratov’s Bechance page.
5. Franchise
Franchise is arguably one of the most usable typefaces on this list. This all-purpose, uppercase-only font features over-the-top animation designed to add real impact to your projects. You can download Franchise from Animography’s website.
What are your favorite animated fonts? Let us know in the comments below.