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Chinese Pixel Font (HZK16) Free Download

A 16×16 Chinese pixel font made by Sadi from HZK16 glyphs, with 6,000+ characters.

Chinese Pixel Font (HZK16) (中文像素字体)·Free for commercial use

Baidu Netdisk

Click the button to show the link and extraction code

Design & features

Chinese Pixel Font was released by Sadi using the HZK16 bitmap set at 16×16 pixels; the author recommends 12pt. It has a high centre of gravity and loose counters, and keeps serifs as single pixel blocks for a stronger retro feel.

It has over 6,000 characters.

Best uses

Chinese Pixel Font (HZK16) shows its personality best in refreshing heritage brands, LED and dot-matrix mockups and retro posters. Saturated colours or dark backgrounds strengthen the retro-game vibe.

Pairing ideas

Fonts on this site that pair well with Chinese Pixel Font (HZK16):

License

Free for commercial use — The author allows use in commercial and free game projects; free for commercial use.

License terms can change and may differ between versions. Before any commercial use, read the license from the official source and confirm it covers your use. This site only collects download links and does not grant any license.

How to install

  1. Open the link, enter the code and save or download the files from Baidu Netdisk.
  2. Unzip the archive if needed, then double-click the .ttf / .otf file and click Install (Windows) or Install Font (macOS).
  3. Restart Photoshop, Figma or other design apps so the new font shows up.

FAQ

Do I need a license to use Chinese Pixel Font (HZK16) in commercial work?

The author allows use in commercial and free game projects; free for commercial use. For long-term uses such as logos or trademarks, it is worth confirming with the author or publisher.

Does Chinese Pixel Font (HZK16) support Simplified Chinese, or are characters missing?

According to its release notes, Chinese Pixel Font (HZK16) supports Simplified Chinese. It has over 6,000 characters.

Is Chinese Pixel Font (HZK16) good for body text?

It can serve as in-game dialogue and button text if sized at whole multiples of its grid; for web body text, Glow Sans is a better choice.

How do I use Chinese Pixel Font (HZK16) in Photoshop or Figma?

Download the files from the Netdisk link and unzip them, then double-click the .ttf or .otf file and choose Install (Windows) or Install Font (macOS). Restart Photoshop, Figma or other apps and it will appear in the font list. Figma in the browser needs the Figma font installer to read local fonts.

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