Licensing & Commercial Use Summary
License Type OFL
Commercial Rights Free for Commercial Projects
Designer / Foundry Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana & ideographs); Frank Grießhammer (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Wenlong ZHANG 张文龙 (bopomofo); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soohyun PARK 박수현, Yejin WE 위예진 & Donghoon HAN 한동훈 (hangul elements, letters & syllables)
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles
About This Font
Noto Serif TC is a traditional Chinese serif typeface designed by a global team including Ryoko NISHIZUKA, Frank Grießhammer, Wenlong ZHANG, and Sandoll Communications. It supports Simplified Chinese (zh-CN), Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, Korean, and English scripts, making it ideal for multilingual publishing. Licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), it is free for both personal and commercial use. The font offers a refined, readable serif style suitable for long-form text, headings, and print materials.
Key Features
- Comprehensive language support covering Chinese, Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, and Korean scripts.
- Available in multiple weights including Regular, Thin, Bold, ExtraBold, and Medium.
- Designed with a classic serif structure that enhances readability in both print and digital environments.
- Open-source under the OFL license, allowing free use, modification, and redistribution.
- Includes traditional Chinese glyphs with meticulous attention to stroke balance and proportion.
Recommended Use Cases
Print publications such as books, magazines, and newspapers requiring a traditional Chinese serif typeface. Academic papers and research documents that demand clear, legible text across multiple scripts. Branding and identity projects for cultural institutions, museums, or heritage brands. Multilingual websites and apps needing consistent typography for Chinese, Latin, and CJK characters. Formal invitations, certificates, and official documents where a classic serif aesthetic is desired.
Font Information
- Font Family
- Noto Serif TC
- Tipo di font
- Serif
- Designer
- Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana & ideographs); Frank Grießhammer (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Wenlong ZHANG 张文龙 (bopomofo); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soohyun PARK 박수현, Yejin WE 위예진 & Donghoon HAN 한동훈 (hangul elements, letters & syllables)
- Foundry
- Adobe
- Licenza
- OFL
- File Formats
- TTF
- Font Weights
- Regular, Light, Bold, Black, Medium
- Dimensione file
- 9.50 MB
- Data di rilascio
- 2025-05-16
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-13
Copyright
(c) 2017-2024 Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/). This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: https://openfontlicense.org
Official license URL (external)
https://openfontlicense.orgTag
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noto Serif TC free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, Noto Serif TC 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: /it/licenses/ofl.
Which languages does Noto Serif TC support?
Based on character-coverage data, Noto Serif TC 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 Serif TC support Chinese characters?
Yes. Noto Serif TC includes Chinese character coverage (subject to the actual glyph set in the font files), suitable for Chinese UI and content.
Can I embed Noto Serif TC in a website or app?
Absolutely. The OFL license permits web embedding via @font-face, app bundling, and other digital uses without additional fees.
What file formats are available for Noto Serif TC?
The font is provided in TTF (TrueType) format, which is widely compatible with both desktop and web applications.
Does Noto Serif TC include bold and italic styles?
It includes multiple weights such as Regular, Thin, Bold, ExtraBold, and Medium, but does not include italic variants. The bold weight is available for emphasis.