Persian fonts for YouTube thumbnails

Persian is written in Arabic script with letters Arabic doesn't use, like پ, چ, ژ and گ, and its own forms of ک and ی. Plenty of Arabic fonts leave them out. Every font here has them all, checked in the font file itself. Type your title below to see it in all 10, at real YouTube size.

Every font is free for commercial use, monetized videos included

Start from a lookSets the style, font and background. Your text stays.

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Download all 10 Persian fonts

One ZIP with every Persian font on this page, each in its own folder with its license file. Unzip it and import the .ttf files into PixelLab, CapCut or Canva, or install them on your computer.

Persian font pack (.zip)

Tips for Persian thumbnails

Check پ چ ژ گ before you choose

An Arabic-only font can be missing Persian letters, and your editor will swap in another font for just those. That's why some Arabic fonts aren't on this page.

Nastaliq for a classic look

Noto Nastaliq Urdu draws Nastaliq, the flowing calligraphic style. It needs more height than plain styles, so keep the title short.

Mixing in English words

An English word inside a right-to-left line can move to an unexpected place. Put it at the start or end of a line, or on its own line.

The 10 fonts

Every font was checked to draw full Persian. Noto Nastaliq Urdu Bold is listed first because it's the safest bold choice.

  • Noto Nastaliq Urdu BoldSerif · OFL

    Proper Nastaliq, the style Urdu readers expect. Elegant, for poetry, news and culture.

  • GulzarSerif · OFL

    Display Nastaliq with strong contrast. A striking Urdu headline font.

  • LalezarBold · OFL

    Very heavy Arabic display letters. Built to shout on posters and thumbnails.

  • Cairo BlackBold · OFL

    Modern Arabic sans in its heaviest weight, with matching Latin. Clean and punchy.

  • Changa ExtraBoldBold, Gaming · OFL

    Squared, techy Arabic letters. A natural fit for gaming and tech.

  • Reem Kufi BoldBold · OFL

    Geometric Kufi style. Feels modern and architectural.

  • Baloo Bhaijaan 2 ExtraBoldBold, Rounded · OFL

    Round and very heavy Arabic. Friendly and readable when small.

  • RakkasBold, Serif · OFL

    Heavy display letters with flair. Dramatic, good for entertainment.

  • El Messiri BoldBold · OFL

    Elegant modern Arabic with soft curves. Good for lifestyle and culture.

  • Rubik BlackBold, Rounded · OFL

    Solid with softly rounded corners. Friendly but still punchy.

Using the fonts in your app

Frequently asked questions

Which font is best for a Persian YouTube thumbnail?
Lalezar is very heavy and built to shout, which suits thumbnails. Cairo and Changa are cleaner, and Noto Nastaliq Urdu gives a classic Nastaliq look.
Why do some Persian letters look different from the rest?
The font is missing them, so your app borrows them from another font. Use a font from this page: each one has the Persian letters.
Are these Persian fonts free for commercial use?
Yes. All 10 are under the SIL Open Font License or Apache 2.0, which allow commercial use, including thumbnails on monetized channels. Each download includes its license file.
How do I add Persian fonts to PixelLab or CapCut?
Download the font, extract the ZIP, and import the .ttf in the app's font list. If letters break in the app, download your text as a PNG here instead: it's already shaped correctly.