LXGW SimXiHei
LXGW · A Chinese sans-serif font derived from IPA Gothic, designed for metric compatibility with Windows SimHei.
LXGW SimXiHei is a font you can install on a Mac.
About
A Chinese sans-serif font derived from IPA Gothic, designed for metric compatibility with Windows SimHei.
Supports the GB 18030 character set and can replace the corresponding Windows font in documents while reducing layout changes, although character widths are not identical. It installs as a TrueType font file, not an application, and requires no account. Distributed under IPA Font License 1.0. This branch is archived; newer work is maintained in the upstream Neo font projects.
New What’s new in 1.103 Jul 14 · OpenNavo editorial
Adjusts selected SimXiHei glyphs; upstream plans to end routine synchronization with the Neo font projects after this release unless serious errors are found.
Install and uninstall
Homebrew installs the font in ~/Library/Fonts, where Font Book can use it.
Install without Homebrew
Download the same file Homebrew uses: github.com/lxgw/SimXiZhi/releases/download/v1.103/SimXiHei.ttf
SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address
$ brew uninstall --cask \font-lxgw-simxiheiA regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.
Facts and sources
- Version 1.103
- Recorded by Homebrew on Jul 14Released by the vendor on Jul 14
Questions
Is LXGW SimXiHei safe?
Homebrew has deprecated LXGW SimXiHei (its developer discontinued it) and will stop offering it. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from github.com against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 2 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.
How do I completely uninstall LXGW SimXiHei on a Mac?
Run brew uninstall --cask font-lxgw-simxihei.
What is the latest version of LXGW SimXiHei?
The latest version is 1.103, added to Homebrew on Jul 14. Run brew upgrade --cask font-lxgw-simxihei to update it.