Free alternatives to Times New Roman
Times New Roman is the newspaper serif that became the default of every word processor. These free fonts match it for documents and give you more polished options for design.
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Matches Times New Roman letter widths, so documents keep exactly the same layout.
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A sharper, more modern take on the same transitional style.
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Sturdy and very readable on screens, ideal for long articles.
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Times New Roman alternatives, answered
What is the best free alternative to Times New Roman?
Tinos is the closest free match on Typesay. Matches Times New Roman letter widths, so documents keep exactly the same layout. Every option on this page is free for personal and commercial use.
Is Times New Roman free?
Times New Roman is a commercial or system font, so you generally need a licence to use it on websites, in apps or in some print work. The fonts on this page are open licence, so you can use them anywhere without paying.
Can I use these Times New Roman alternatives commercially?
Yes. They are released under open licences such as the SIL Open Font License, which allows commercial use. The licence file is included in every download.
How do I check which one is closest?
Type your own words in the preview bar on this page and every option updates. Tap Compare on two or more fonts to see them side by side, or upload a picture of the original in image search.
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Times New Roman is a trademark of its owner. Typesay is not affiliated with it; the fonts above are different designs with a similar look.