Installation

FontPilot is available for Windows through multiple installation methods.

Microsoft Store Installation

1. Open the Microsoft Store
2. Search for "FontPilot"
3. Click Install

Or you can install it from the Microsoft Store by using this link.

Direct Installation

1. Download the installer from ventana.tools/fontpilot
2. Run the installer (FontPilot-{versionNumber}-Setup.exe) (or whichever variant you may have downloaded)
3. Follow the setup wizard
4. FontPilot will launch automatically after installation

System Requirements

• Windows 10 version 1909 or later (64-bit)
• Windows 11 (all versions)
• 2GB RAM minimum (4GB+ recommended for large font libraries)
• 100MB disk space for application
• Administrator rights for font installation/removal

First Launch

When you first open FontPilot, you'll see the main dashboard with:

Left Sidebar

• All Fonts: View all fonts on your system
• System Fonts: Built-in Windows fonts (view only)
• User Fonts: Fonts you've installed
• Add Folder: Link folders containing font files

Main Features

Adding Font Folders

1. Click "Add Folder" in the sidebar
2. Browse to a folder containing your font files
3. FontPilot will scan and display all fonts found
4. Fonts remain in their original location

Installing Fonts

1. Select fonts from a folder or use drag-and-drop
2. Click the Install button
3. Fonts are installed to your Windows user profile
4. Available immediately in all applications

Organizing with Tags

1. Select one or more fonts
2. Right-click and choose "Add Tag"
3. Create tags like "Projects", "Clients", or "Favorites"
4. Access tagged fonts quickly from the sidebar

Understanding Font States

FontPilot shows fonts in different states:

• 📁 In Folder: Font file exists in a linked folder (not installed)
• ✅ Installed: Font is installed and available system-wide
• ⚠️ Duplicate: Same font exists in multiple locations
• 🔒 System Font: Pre-installed Windows font (cannot be removed)

Common First Tasks

Import Existing Fonts

If you have fonts in various folders:

1. Click Add Folder for each location
2. FontPilot will catalog them without moving files
3. Install/uninstall as needed

Preview Before Installing

1. Click any font to see preview
2. Type custom text in the preview field
3. View character sets in the Characters tab
4. Check OpenType features in the Features tab

Bulk Operations

• Select multiple: Ctrl+Click or Shift+Click
• Install all in folder: Right-click folder → Install All
• Tag multiple fonts: Select fonts → Right-click → Add Tag

License Activation

Free Version

• Manage unlimited fonts
• Free for 14 Days

Pro Version

To activate FontPilot Pro:

1. Click Settings (gear icon)
2. Select Advanced Settings
3. Scroll down to the License section
4. Enter your license key
5. Click Activate

Troubleshooting First Launch

"FontPilot needs administrator access"

FontPilot should be fully functional without adminstrator access, but if for some reason FontPilot isn't behaving as expected, please try:

• Run FontPilot as administrator (right-click → Run as administrator)
• Or work with user-level fonts only

"Some fonts appear locked"

If you see errors about fonts being in use:

1. Close design applications (Photoshop, Word, etc.)
2. Try the operation again
3. Restart your computer if the issue persists
4. See our Font Lock FAQ for details

Performance with Large Libraries

If FontPilot is slow with many fonts:

1. Add folders gradually (500-1000 fonts at a time)
2. Let scanning complete before adding more
3. Use List View instead of Grid View for better performance

Next Steps

• Organizing Your Fonts: Learn about folders and tags
• Font Installation Guide: Detailed installation options
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Speed up your workflow
• FAQ: Common questions and solutions

Getting Help

• Documentation: ventana.tools/docs/fontpilot
• Support Email: support@ventana.tools