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 KR is a sans-serif typeface designed by Ryoko NISHIZUKA, Paul D. Hunt, and Sandoll Communications, and published by Adobe under the open-source SIL Open Font License (OFL). It supports a wide range of scripts including Simplified Chinese (zh-CN), Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, Korean, and English, making it a versatile choice for multilingual projects. With multiple weights from ExtraLight to Black, this clean and legible font is ideal for digital and print applications requiring broad language coverage.
Key Features
- Designed by a collaborative team including Ryoko NISHIZUKA, Paul D. Hunt, and Sandoll Communications
- Published by Adobe under the open-source SIL Open Font License (OFL), allowing free use in personal and commercial projects
- Supports Simplified Chinese (zh-CN), Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, Korean, and English scripts
- Available in 6 weights: ExtraLight, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, and Black
- Clean, modern sans-serif design with excellent readability for body text and headlines
- Includes full Hangul syllables, CJK ideographs, and Latin characters for seamless multilingual typesetting
Recommended Use Cases
Multilingual branding and corporate identity materials requiring Korean, Chinese, and Latin script support User interfaces and mobile app designs needing a clean, legible sans-serif typeface Editorial layouts for magazines or websites targeting Korean and Chinese-speaking audiences Wayfinding and signage systems in public spaces with mixed-language requirements Digital publishing and e-books that demand consistent glyph coverage across multiple languages
Font Information
- Font Family
- Noto Sans KR
- 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
- Bold, Regular, Medium, Light, Thin, Black
- File Size
- 5.90 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 kr 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 KR free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, Noto Sans KR 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 KR support?
Based on character-coverage data, Noto Sans KR 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 KR support Chinese characters?
Yes. Noto Sans KR 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 KR in a website or app?
Yes, the OFL license permits web embedding and app integration. You can use it via @font-face or as a system font, provided you include the license text as required.
What file formats are available for Noto Sans KR?
Noto Sans KR is provided in TTF (TrueType) format, which is compatible with most operating systems and design software.
How many weights does Noto Sans KR include?
Noto Sans KR includes 6 weights: ExtraLight, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, and Black, offering flexibility for various design needs.