How do I install fonttools in Python?

The standard way to install fonttools is by running `python -m pip install fonttools`. If you are using Anaconda, use `conda install -c conda-forge fonttools`.

Why causes the 'No module named fonttools' error?

This error occurs when the python interpreter cannot locate the `fonttools` package. It is often caused by missing installation or environment mismatch (e.g. installing in global but running in venv).

How to fix ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'fonttools'

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'fonttools'

Recommended: Install via pip into your active environment.

python -m pip install fonttools

Verification

Command

python -c "import fonttools; print(fonttools.__version__)"

Expected output

Success! fonttools version x.y.z (e.g., 2.4.0)