LXGW Neo XiHei Free Download
An open-source Simplified Chinese Hei derived from IPAex Gothic, converting Japanese glyph forms to Chinese ones.
Baidu Netdisk
Click the button to show the link and extraction code
Design & features
LXGW Neo XiHei is derived from Japan's IPAexGothic, converting Japanese-style strokes to mainland Chinese standard forms and adjusting punctuation to mainland conventions, while keeping a few distinctive strokes (such as those in 民 and 衣) as part of its character.
It covers the 3,500 common characters, all 8,105 characters of the Table of General Standard Chinese Characters and all 6,763 GB2312-80 hanzi.
Best uses
LXGW Neo XiHei shines in short-video cover titles and e-commerce promo banners, and is a good fit for variety-show captions too. On app store screenshots, keep the headline to 6–10 characters per line so it reads in thumbnails.
Pairing ideas
Fonts on this site that pair well with LXGW Neo XiHei:
- Kingsoft Cloud Font (金山云技术体) — a steady text face that leaves the spotlight to the headline
- D-DIN PRO — a Latin companion that never competes and has great numerals
License
Free for commercial use — Free for personal and commercial use.
How to install
- Open the link, enter the code and save or download the files from Baidu Netdisk.
- Unzip the archive if needed, then double-click the .ttf / .otf file and click Install (Windows) or Install Font (macOS).
- Restart Photoshop, Figma or other design apps so the new font shows up.
FAQ
Is LXGW Neo XiHei free for commercial projects?
Free for personal and commercial use. For long-term uses such as logos or trademarks, it is worth confirming with the author or publisher.
How complete is the character set of LXGW Neo XiHei?
According to its release notes, LXGW Neo XiHei supports Simplified Chinese. It covers the 3,500 common characters, all 8,105 characters of the Table of General Standard Chinese Characters and all 6,763 GB2312-80 hanzi.
Can I use LXGW Neo XiHei for long passages?
Not really. LXGW Neo XiHei is built for headlines; its strong personality gets crowded in long paragraphs. Use LXGW Neo XiHei for titles and leave body text to a neutral face such as Kingsoft Cloud Font.
What is LXGW Neo XiHei called in my design apps after installing?
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 your design app and search for "霞鹜新晰黑" in the font list.
Source
- Font introduction and license info: https://www.uisdc.com/lxgw-newclear-gothic