PakType Tehreer Font Free Download (TTF)
PakType Tehreer is a free font for Urdu and Arabic text from the PakType project, released under GPL v2 with a font exception. The font exception matters in practice: documents you create with this font are not by themselves covered by the GPL just because the font is embedded in them. Download the TTF file below.
| Font Name | PakType Tehreer |
| Format | TTF |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Designer | Mohammad Hanif (Arabic design, per the font file’s own license record) |
| Language | Urdu + Arabic |
| License | GNU General Public License v2 (GPL v2) + font exception |
| Works With | MS Word, InPage, Photoshop, Illustrator, PixelLab, Canva |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android (in apps), iPhone/iPad (via a font installer app) |
By KG · Font file verified 24 Oct 2026: family name, format and glyph count checked from the TTF itself. File verified 24 Oct 2026: PakType Tehreer TTF (240,520 bytes, version 2.1, 1,444 glyphs) served via the button above under GPL v2 with font exception. Embedding is marked Installable in the font’s own record.
Not to be confused with: this site already has a Tehreer Regular post — that is a different font, not PakType Tehreer. This article is about PakType Tehreer only (family name “PakType Tehreer”, version 2.1, verified from the font file itself).
Table of Contents
- What Is PakType Tehreer?
- Why PakType Tehreer Stands Out
- Best Uses for PakType Tehreer
- How to Install on PC (Windows & Mac)
- How to Use on Mobile (Android & iPhone)
- How to Use on a Website
- PakType Tehreer vs Jameel Noori Nastaleeq
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Final Words
What Is PakType Tehreer?
PakType Tehreer is the PakType project’s Urdu text font. Its own license record states the Arabic design is by Mohammad Hanif, and it marks embedding as Installable — meaning documents can carry the font with them. The GPL v2 license comes with a special font exception: if you create a document using this font and embed the font (or unaltered portions of it) into the document, the font does not by itself cause the resulting document to be covered by the GPL. For everyday use, that means: free to use, free to share, and documents you make with it stay yours under their own terms. Try the live Urdu font preview tool and browse the Urdu Fonts category on this site.
Why PakType Tehreer Stands Out
- GPL v2 + font exception — documents made with it are not GPL-covered by embedding alone.
- Installable embedding — stated in the font’s own record, useful for PDFs and shared documents.
- Urdu + Arabic coverage — built for Urdu text work.
- 1,444 glyphs — verified from the font file itself.
- Standard TTF — installs on Windows, Mac and Linux and serves on websites.
Best Uses for PakType Tehreer
- Urdu documents and letters — everyday Urdu typing and correspondence.
- PDFs and shared files — Installable embedding keeps the font with the document.
- Books and articles — long Urdu text in print and on screen.
- Websites and blogs — Urdu body text served with @font-face.
- Designs with Urdu text — posters and social posts via PixelLab or Canva.
How to Install on PC (Windows & Mac)
- Download the TTF using the button at the top of this page.
- Windows: Right-click the TTF file and choose Install. Full steps: PC install guide.
- macOS: Double-click the TTF file and click Install Font in Font Book. Full steps: Mac install guide.
- Linux: Copy the TTF file to ~/.fonts (or ~/.local/share/fonts) and run fc-cache -f -v.
- Restart the app (Word, Photoshop or your editor) so PakType Tehreer appears in the font list, then select it for your text.
How to Use on Mobile (Android & iPhone)
Most font users today work on their phones, so here is the mobile path for PakType Tehreer. The TTF file from the button above is the same file desktop apps use — mobile apps that support custom fonts can import it directly.
Android: Download the TTF on your phone, then open it inside PixelLab, Canva, or a font-installer app and select PakType Tehreer for your design. PixelLab and Canva both let you add a custom TTF from your files; a font-installer app can also register it for apps that read installed fonts. Note that this works inside apps — modern Android does not change the system-wide font from a single TTF.
iPhone / iPad: Import the TTF with a font-installer app, then use PakType Tehreer inside apps that support custom fonts (design and document apps). Test one line before starting a full project, because each app handles custom fonts slightly differently.
How to Use on a Website
Upload the TTF file to your own server and serve it with @font-face. Do not hotlink the download button URL — it is a file page, not a raw font file. @font-face { font-family: ‘PakType Tehreer’; src: url(‘PakType Tehreer.ttf’) format(‘truetype’); } Then set font-family: ‘PakType Tehreer’, serif; on your content with dir=”rtl” and lang=”ur” for Urdu text (or lang=”ar” for Arabic text). Test a real paragraph in two browsers before publishing, and keep a fallback serif font in the stack.
PakType Tehreer vs Jameel Noori Nastaleeq
Jameel Noori Nastaleeq is the classic Urdu Nastaliq most readers know. PakType Tehreer is a different PakType face with its own design and a GPL v2 + font-exception license. Choose Jameel Noori for the traditional Nastaliq look; choose PakType Tehreer when you want a free PakType Urdu font with Installable embedding for documents you share.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is PakType Tehreer font free?
Yes. It is released under GPL v2 with a font exception.
What does the font exception mean?
If you create a document using PakType Tehreer and embed the font into the document, the font does not by itself cause the resulting document to be covered by the GPL. That exception is stated in the font’s own license record.
Is PakType Tehreer the same as the site’s Tehreer Regular post?
No. Tehreer Regular is a different font. This article is about PakType Tehreer (family name ‘PakType Tehreer’, version 2.1) only.
What format is the download?
A TTF file (version 2.1), served via the download button at the top of this article.
Can I use PakType Tehreer in MS Word?
Yes — install the TTF, restart Word, and select PakType Tehreer from the font list.
Does PakType Tehreer work on mobile?
Yes, inside apps: on Android use PixelLab, Canva or a font-installer app; on iPhone import it with a font-installer app and use it in apps that support custom fonts.
Can I embed PakType Tehreer in a PDF?
Yes — the font’s own record marks embedding as Installable, and the font exception covers documents that embed it.
Final Words
PakType Tehreer is a solid free Urdu font with a license that respects your documents — GPL v2 plus a font exception, Installable embedding, and a full Urdu character set. Download the verified TTF above and test a paragraph in your app. And remember: it is not the same font as the site’s Tehreer Regular post. For more faces, browse the Urdu Fonts category — including Jameel Noori Nastaleeq.
