Licensing & Commercial Use Summary
License Type OFL
Commercial Rights Free for Commercial Projects
Designer / Foundry Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana, bopomofo & ideographs); Paul D. Hunt (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soo-young JANG 장수영 & Joo-yeon KANG 강주연 (hangul elements, letters & syllables)
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles
About This Font
Noto Sans HK is a sans-serif typeface designed by Adobe and Sandoll Communications, supporting Simplified Chinese (zh-CN), Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, and Korean scripts. Licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), it is free for both personal and commercial use. The font offers a clean, modern aesthetic with multiple weights, making it suitable for a wide range of digital and print applications.
Key Features
- Comprehensive language support: Simplified Chinese, Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, and Korean.
- Available in six weights: ExtraLight, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, and Heavy.
- Open source under the SIL Open Font License (OFL) – free for commercial use.
- Designed by a team of international type experts including Ryoko Nishizuka and Paul D. Hunt.
- Optimized for on-screen readability with clear, legible glyphs.
- Includes full coverage of Hong Kong and Macau character sets for Simplified Chinese.
Recommended Use Cases
Websites and apps requiring multilingual support, especially for Simplified Chinese and Latin text. Corporate branding and identity materials needing a clean, professional sans-serif look. User interfaces (UI) and mobile app design for readability across devices. Print publications such as brochures, magazines, and reports with mixed-language content. Educational materials and e-books that require clear, accessible typography.
Font Information
- Font Family
- Noto Sans HK
- Font Type
- Sans-serif
- Designer
- Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana, bopomofo & ideographs); Paul D. Hunt (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soo-young JANG 장수영 & Joo-yeon KANG 강주연 (hangul elements, letters & syllables)
- Foundry
- Adobe
- License
- OFL
- File Formats
- TTF
- Font Weights
- Regular, Light, Bold, Medium, Thin, Black
- File Size
- 6.76 MB
- Release Date
- 2025-05-16
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-13
Copyright
(c) 2014-2021 Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/), with Reserved Font Name 'Source'. This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: https://scripts.sil.org/OFL
Official license URL (external)
http://scripts.sil.org/OFLTags
noto sans hk Medium Semi Bold Regular Sans-serif Thin Extra Bold Extra Light Black Bold Light Greek Japanese Simplified Chinese Cyrillic Korean
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noto Sans HK free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, Noto Sans HK may be used in commercial projects when you follow the license terms. Review the full license on this page before downloading. You can also read our license guide: /en/licenses/ofl.
Which languages does Noto Sans HK support?
Based on character-coverage data, Noto Sans HK primarily supports: Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
Does Noto Sans HK support Chinese characters?
Yes. Noto Sans HK includes Chinese character coverage (subject to the actual glyph set in the font files), suitable for Chinese UI and content.
Can I embed Noto Sans HK on my website?
Yes, you can embed Noto Sans HK on websites using @font-face or CSS, as the OFL permits web embedding without additional licensing fees.
What file formats are available for download?
Noto Sans HK is available in TTF (TrueType Font) format, which is compatible with most operating systems and design software.
How many weights does Noto Sans HK include?
Noto Sans HK includes six weights: ExtraLight, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, and Heavy, providing flexibility for various design needs.