Times New Roman

Free alternatives to Times New Roman

The closest free alternative to Times New Roman is Tinos. It was drawn to the same letter widths, so documents keep their line breaks and page counts. For a fresher take on the same style, try STIX Two Text or Crimson Pro.

1. Tinos (Same widths) Drawn to the same widths as Times New Roman, so documents keep their line breaks and page counts.
2. STIX Two Text (Close match) A Times-style serif made for scientific and academic writing, with a full italic and a variable weight axis.
3. Crimson Pro (Close match) A classic book serif with weights from 200 to 900. Reads well in long text on screen and paper.

Times New Roman FAQ

Is Times New Roman free for commercial use?

Times New Roman is a commercial typeface from Monotype. A paid license is required for commercial projects — you can purchase it from the foundry directly.

Is Times New Roman on Google Fonts?

Times New Roman isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Monotype.

How do I download Times New Roman?

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

What fonts pair well with Times New Roman?

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

What is Times New Roman best used for?

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