FontBase is the font manager of the new generation, built by designers, for designers.
Publisher’s description
What is FontBase?
FontBase is a free drawing & design program for Windows from Dominik Levitsky Studio, LLC. It ranks 26th by popularity among drawing & design in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 113.3 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.7.0, released on October 6, 2026. 38 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 17,750 times. Similar programs include draw.io, Inkscape and LibreCAD.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 6.9 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: FontBase is a free drawing & design tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FontBase safe to download?
- The file is served by releases.fontba.se, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9DF1ABEF78D06FC56B155D645BF5B2259FE276082E5A501EB341A9B5B74741FB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 38 versions ›38 versions over 6 years · about 6.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.7.0Latest | October 6, 2026 | 113.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.6.0 | September 23, 2026 | 113.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.23 | July 20, 2026 | 113.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.17 | May 19, 2026 | 113.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.0 | April 30, 2026 | 114.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.4.6 | April 23, 2026 | 115.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.4.1 | April 15, 2026 | 115.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.4.0 | April 15, 2026 | 115.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Levitsky.FontBase -echoco install fontbase -yscoop install extras/fontbaseFontBase-2026.7.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask fontbaseInformation
- Publisher
- Dominik Levitsky Studio, LLC
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2026.7.0
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 38
- Updates / year
- 6.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 17,750
- Website
- fontba.se
- winget ID
- Levitsky.FontBase
- Chocolatey package
- fontbase
- Scoop package
- extras/fontbase
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FontBase free?
Yes. FontBase is free to use.
Is FontBase safe to download?
The download comes from releases.fontba.se, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FontBase with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can FontBase be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FontBase run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FontBase?
The versions page lists all 38 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use FontBase without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to FontBase?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, Graphviz and KritaShellExtension. The alternatives page compares them.
