---
title: "Resolving \"Babel and `next/font` Conflict\" in Next.js"
description: "This document explains the \"Babel and `next/font` Conflict\" in Next.js and provides a solution to resolve this issue."
url: "https://nextjs.org/docs/messages/babel-font-loader-conflict"
---


## Why This Error Occurred

The "Babel and `next/font` Conflict" error arises when you attempt to use `next/font` in conjunction with a custom Babel configuration in your Next.js application. When you have a custom Babel config, you opt out of the Next.js Compiler, which is a requirement for using `next/font`.

## Possible Ways to Fix It

To address this issue, you should remove your custom Babel configuration (e.g. `.babelrc`) and instead make use of the Next.js Compiler. This ensures compatibility between your Babel configuration and `next/font`.

## Useful Links

- [Next.js Compiler](/docs/architecture/nextjs-compiler) - Learn more about the Next.js Compiler and how it benefits your application.
- [Customizing Babel Config](/docs/pages/guides/babel) - Understand more about how to customize your Babel configuration in a Next.js application, and the implications of doing so.