Myriad

Humanist sans by Adobe, formerly Apple's corporate typeface, clean and universally readable.

Designed by
Robert Slimbach
Foundry
Adobe
Category
sans-serif
Styles
7 weights

Free alternatives to Myriad Pro

The closest free alternatives to Myriad Pro are Source Sans 3 and PT Sans, humanist sans serifs with the same clear, friendly shapes.

  1. Source Sans 3 (Close match) A clear humanist sans with weights from 200 to 900 and italics.
  2. PT Sans (Close match) A humanist sans with regular, bold and italics. Clear at small sizes.
  3. Open Sans (Similar feel) An open, friendly sans with weights from 300 to 800 and italics. Very easy to read.
See all 5 free alternatives to Myriad Pro

Myriad FAQ

Is Myriad free for commercial use?

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

Is Myriad on Google Fonts?

Myriad isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Adobe.

How do I download Myriad?

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

What fonts pair well with Myriad?

Myriad 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 Myriad, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.

What is Myriad best used for?

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