Punjabi fonts for YouTube thumbnails

Punjabi in Gurmukhi hangs its letters from a top line, like Hindi, but has its own vowel signs and the addak (ੱ) that doubles a sound. These fonts all draw full Gurmukhi in weights heavy enough for a thumbnail. Type your title below to see it in all 4, 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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OFL · bold, rounded
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OFL · bold
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OFL · bold
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Download all 4 Punjabi fonts

One ZIP with every Punjabi 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.

Punjabi font pack (.zip)

Tips for Punjabi thumbnails

Watch the small signs

The addak (ੱ), tippi (ੰ) and bindi (ਂ) are tiny and sit above the line. A thick outline can swallow them: check the small preview, and use a thinner outline if they disappear.

Heavy and round for loud thumbnails

For vlogs, comedy and music, a round, heavy font like Baloo Paaji 2 reads fastest when small. Mukta Mahee is cleaner for news and education.

Writing in Shahmukhi?

This page is for Gurmukhi. For Punjabi in Shahmukhi (Arabic script), try the Urdu fonts; the generator checks each one has your letters.

The 4 fonts

Every font was checked to draw full Punjabi. Baloo Paaji 2 ExtraBold is listed first because it's the safest bold choice.

Baloo Paaji 2 ExtraBoldBold, Rounded · OFL
Round and very heavy Gurmukhi. Loud and friendly, readable at any size.
Mukta Mahee ExtraBoldBold · OFL
Clean, heavy Gurmukhi sans. Good for news, explainers and education.
Anek Gurmukhi ExtraBoldBold · OFL
Modern and sturdy, with open shapes that stay clear when the thumbnail is small.
Noto Sans Gurmukhi BlackBold · OFL
Plain and very heavy. A safe choice that draws every Gurmukhi letter cleanly.

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Frequently asked questions

Which font is best for a Punjabi YouTube thumbnail?

Baloo Paaji 2 ExtraBold is round and very heavy, so it stays readable when small. Mukta Mahee and Anek Gurmukhi look cleaner for news and education.

Can I mix Punjabi and English in one title?

Yes. Every font on this page also has English letters, so a title that mixes both stays in one font.

Are these Punjabi fonts free for commercial use?

Yes. All 4 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 Punjabi 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.