Where Does Typeface Store Fonts and Tags?
Typeface indexes fonts from its library folders with tags and sets in app data. Keep font files in a managed folder outside system directories.
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Typeface separates font files from organization. Your TTF and OTF files live in folders you manage, while tags, sets, ratings, and activation states sit in app data. That division keeps system font directories clean.
Migration means two copies: the font folders plus the app data with tags. Exact paths may vary by version, so manage libraries inside Typeface rather than Finder surgery. Deactivate before uninstalling to avoid ghost entries. Sync services mangle font caches, so copy libraries locally instead.
Where Typeface stores this, by platform
~/Library/Application Support/Typeface/
Font files in managed folders; tags and sets in app data. Exact paths may vary by version. Copy both halves; activate per project, not system-wide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move my font library?
Point Typeface at the copied font folder on the new Mac and let it reindex. Tags and sets travel with the app data backup. Activate fonts per project rather than installing hundreds system-wide.
Can I activate fonts without installing?
Yes through temporary activation that unloads on quit. System installs stay minimal while projects pull what they need. Auto-activation plugins cover Adobe apps when enabled.
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