Pretendard
sans-serif
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Pretendard is a clean, neutral sans-serif typeface designed with both Latin and Korean scripts in mind, though it works well as a general-purpose Latin font on its own. It draws clear inspiration from Inter and the broader humanist grotesque tradition, featuring open apertures, consistent stroke widths, and a tall x-height that holds up well at small sizes on screen. The letterforms are precise without feeling cold, and the overall texture of a paragraph set in Pretendard reads as modern and professional without drawing attention to itself. It has enough personality to feel considered, but it stays out of the way of the content, which is exactly what a workhorse UI font should do.
Because of its screen-first design and strong legibility at multiple sizes, Pretendard is a solid choice for web application interfaces where both Korean and English content appear together, such as SaaS dashboards or productivity tools built for East Asian markets. It also works well for corporate or startup websites that need a contemporary, trustworthy look without resorting to overused system fonts. Additionally, its clean structure makes it a practical option for documentation sites or developer tools, where long-form reading at small sizes is common and visual clutter needs to stay low.
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Pretendard at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
August 2024
9 (9 weights)
Sans Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 9 Pretendard styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Thin | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 600 | SemiBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 800 | ExtraBold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Pretendard character map
Which languages does Pretendard support?
Pretendard includes one character set:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Pretendard commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Pretendard is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.