Before you start editing, you’ll need to unzip the downloaded Template folder and install any required fonts. Each Template folder typically includes, a Fonts folder with any custom fonts used in the design, a Help file, which includes a written guide or video tutorial, a Project file specific to the editing software you selected (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro). Installing the fonts and reviewing the help file ensures everything looks and functions as intended when you open the project. This article explains how to open your files and get set up properly.
How to unzip templates on Mac
- Head to your downloads folder and locate the .zip file for the template you downloaded.
- Double click on the template .zip file and it will extract into the same folder.
How to unzip templates on Windows
- Head to your Downloads folder and locate the .zip file for the template you downloaded.
- Right-click the .zip template file and select extract all.
- A window will open asking you where to save the extracted file; click Extract to extract it in the same directory as the .zip file (For example downloads).
How to install template fonts
After completing the steps above to unzip the Template folder, you can install the font for the template. It’s best practice to always install the font, if you don’t already have it, before using the template to prevent errors or issues.
- Open the Template folder you just unzipped.
- Locate the Font folder and double click to open it.
- There will be a text document, double click to open.
- The text document will contain a link(s) to the fonts used in the template. Click the URL(s) to follow it to the font site.
- Once the link is open in your browser, select the option to download the font.
Note: Depending on the font link, different sites will have the download button in a specific location and you may also get ads on the page, so it’s important to look for the correct download link.
- The font will download as a zip file, unzip it using the same steps as above.
- Double click to open the folder containing the font.
- Select all fonts, right click over the selected fonts and select Open (MacOS) or Install (Windows).
- On the pop up window, click Install Font (MacOS) or Install (Windows).
After completing these steps, you can open your downloaded template and start editing!
Commonly asked questions
Does the file have to be unzipped to gain access to the template?
Yes, the file does have to be unzipped/expanded for access to the template.
Do I need special software to unzip files?
No, both macOS and Windows have built-in tools to unzip .zip files. You can simply double-click (Mac) or right-click and choose Extract All (Windows).
Why is the font not showing correctly in my project?
This usually happens if the font wasn’t installed before opening the project. Make sure to install all included fonts before opening the template in your editing software.
Where can I find the font used in the template?
Open the unzipped Template folder and look for a folder named Fonts. Inside, you’ll find a text file with download links to the fonts used.
Can I use a different font instead of the one provided?
Yes, but the template may look different or require adjustments. To keep the original design, it’s recommended to install the fonts included by the template creator.
The font link isn’t working - what should I do?
If a font link is broken, try searching for the font name manually on trusted sites like Google Fonts or DaFont. If you still can’t find it, contact us.
Still need help? Head back to the Help Center.