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DM Serif Text font: free download & CSS embed
DM Serif Text is a free, open-source serif typeface from Google Fonts with 2 styles (1 weights, italics) and 2 character subsets. Free for commercial use under the SIL Open Font License or Apache 2.0.
Click the text above to type your own preview.
Weights & styles
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789
Embed DM Serif Text with Google Fonts
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Serif+Text:ital,wght@0,400;1,400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<style>
body { font-family: "DM Serif Text", serif; }
</style>Self-host DM Serif Text (faster, GDPR-friendly)
Download the ZIP above and serve the woff2 files from your own domain:
@font-face {
font-family: "DM Serif Text";
font-style: normal;
font-weight: 400;
font-display: swap;
src: url("https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/dmseriftext/v13/rnCu-xZa_krGokauCeNq1wWyWfSFXQ.woff2") format("woff2");
}About the DM Serif Text typeface
DM Serif Text is a serif font family distributed through Google Fonts (version v13, last updated 2025-09-02). It supports the latin, latin-ext subsets, which makes it suitable for multilingual websites, apps and print. Available styles: 400, 400 italic.
When to use DM Serif Text
Serif typefaces bring editorial character and authority. Use this family for long-form articles, headlines, branding and print layouts, paired with a neutral sans-serif for interface elements.
License
Like all Google Fonts, DM Serif Text is open source. It can be used freely in commercial projects, websites, apps, logos and printed products, and it can be redistributed and self-hosted under the terms of its license (OFL 1.1 or Apache 2.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is DM Serif Text free for commercial use?
Yes. DM Serif Text is published on Google Fonts under an open-source license, so you can use it in commercial websites, apps, logos and print without paying royalties.
How do I download DM Serif Text?
Use the download button on this page to get a ZIP with woff2, woff and ttf files for DM Serif Text, or download the family from Google Fonts. Install the TTF files on Windows or macOS to use it in Figma, Photoshop or Word.
How do I add DM Serif Text to my website?
Copy the Google Fonts stylesheet link from this page into your HTML head, then set font-family: "DM Serif Text" in CSS. For best performance and privacy, self-host the woff2 files instead.
What weights does DM Serif Text have?
DM Serif Text ships with 2 styles: 400, 400 italic.
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