Python PIL | ImageFont.load_default()

Introduction

The ImageFont.load_default() method in Python PIL (Python Imaging Library) module is used to load the default font suitable for the current platform. It provides a convenient way to use the platform's default font for drawing text on images and other graphical elements.

This tutorial will guide you through the usage of ImageFont.load_default() and demonstrate how to load and use the default font in your Python code.

Syntax

ImageFont.load_default()

Parameters

This method does not accept any parameters.

Return Value

• Returns an instance of the ImageFont class representing the default font for the current platform.

Example

Here's an example that demonstrates how to use ImageFont.load_default() to load and use the default font:

from PIL import Image, ImageDraw, ImageFont

# Load an image
image = Image.new('RGB', (300, 200), color = 'white')
draw = ImageDraw.Draw(image)

# Load the default font
font = ImageFont.load_default()

# Draw text on the image using the loaded font
draw.text((10, 10), "Hello, PIL!", font=font, fill='black')

# Save the image
image.save('output.jpg')

In this example, we create a new image with a white background. We then create an ImageDraw object to draw on the image. Next, we use ImageFont.load_default() to load the default font for the current platform. Finally, we use the loaded font to draw the text "Hello, PIL!" on the image at position (10, 10). The resulting image is saved as "output.jpg".

Note

• If the default font cannot be found on the system, an exception OSError: cannot load default font will be raised.
• The loaded default font can be used with other PIL drawing methods such as ImageDraw.text(), ImageDraw.textsize(), etc.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned about the ImageFont.load_default() method in Python PIL. We explored its syntax, parameters, return value, and saw an example of how to use it to load and use the default font for drawing text on images. This method provides a simple way to utilize the system's default font for various graphical tasks in your Python projects.