A Simple Way to Get Apple System Fonts (Without the Headache)

#ios #apple #css #development

If you've ever tried to use Apple's system fonts outside of macOS, you already know the experience isn't exactly smooth.

You go to Apple's developer site, download .dmg files, extract them manually, and hope you didn't miss anything along the way. It works but it's clunky.

That's why I made this GitHub repository worth sharing:

👉 https://github.com/1mehdifaraji/apple-fonts

What fonts are included?

Apple's system typography is built around the San Francisco family, along with a few others. These fonts are widely used across iOS, macOS, and other Apple platforms.

Some of the main ones included:

SF Pro (the default system font)
SF Compact (used in tighter UI like watchOS)
SF Mono (great for coding environments)
New York (Apple's serif typeface)

These fonts are designed for readability across devices and support a wide range of languages and UI contexts (Apple Developer).

Why this matters for developers and designers

If you're building:

UI mockups
Cross-platform apps
Design systems
Developer tools

having access to the same fonts used by Apple can make your work feel more native and polished.

This repo removes the friction and lets you focus on actually using the fonts instead of hunting them down.

A quick note on licensing

Apple provides these fonts for development and design purposes, especially for building apps within their ecosystem. Make sure you review their usage terms before using them in commercial projects.