Georgia

Serif designed by Matthew Carter for Microsoft in 1993 to read clearly on screens.

Designed by
Matthew Carter
Foundry
Microsoft
Category
serif
Styles
2 weights

Free alternatives to Georgia

The closest free alternative to Georgia is Gelasio, drawn to the same letter widths, so text keeps its layout. Merriweather and PT Serif share its sturdy screen look.

  1. Gelasio (Same widths) A serif drawn to the same widths as Georgia, with weights from 400 to 700 and italics.
  2. Merriweather (Close match) A sturdy serif made for screens, with weights from 300 to 900 and italics.
  3. PT Serif (Close match) A sturdy serif with regular, bold and italics. Holds up at small sizes.
See all 5 free alternatives to Georgia

Georgia FAQ

Is Georgia free for commercial use?

Georgia is a commercial typeface from Microsoft. A paid license is required for commercial projects — you can purchase it from the foundry directly.

Is Georgia on Google Fonts?

Georgia isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Microsoft.

How do I download Georgia?

Georgia is a commercial font — you'll need to purchase a license from the foundry to download the font files.

What fonts pair well with Georgia?

Georgia pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Georgia, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.

What is Georgia best used for?

Georgia is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.