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CordiaUPC
คอร์เดียยูพีซี
Information verified as of July 2026
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How to install & use
- Windows — Download the .zip, unzip it, then right-click the .ttf/.otf file → “Install”.
- macOS — Double-click the .ttf/.otf file, then click “Install Font” in Font Book.
- Web — A webfont license from the foundry is required before embedding on a website.
- Microsoft Word — For documents in Microsoft Word: install the font, then pick it from the font menu before typing.
Preview CordiaUPC
CordiaUPC is a foundry/desktop font, so it can’t be embedded as a free webfont for a live preview here. See the specimen above for the real letterforms, or load your own text into the Thai Font Tester to compare it against the free Google Fonts alternatives.
What CordiaUPC is
CordiaUPC is a geometric monoline looped Thai sans-serif with no stroke contrast and a modern, futuristic feel, designed by Unity Progress Corporation in 1992 and licensed to Microsoft, where it ships bundled with Thai editions of Windows and Office in four styles — Regular, Bold, Italic, and Bold Italic. It is one of the original UPC (Unity Progress Corporation) Thai system faces that predate the later “New” versions, and it covers both the Thai and Latin scripts.
For most Thai computer users CordiaUPC is not a font they chose but one they inherited: it was installed with the operating system and quietly set as a default in older documents. That makes it a compatibility face first and a design choice second — if a legacy Thai document “just renders correctly,” a UPC-family font is often why.
Character and the UPC vs New distinction
CordiaUPC is a looped (มีหัว) Thai typeface, and its defining relationship is with Cordia New, a later reissue of the same design with small spacing and glyph adjustments. The two are visually close; Microsoft describes the “New” cuts as newer versions of the same typefaces with minor modifications and, in some cases, additional glyphs.
As a sans-serif face it sits in the traditional Thai text category rather than the modern loopless movement covered in our typography guide. The Latin companion is a straightforward text alphabet included so mixed Thai–English lines can be set from a single family.
Weights and availability
CordiaUPC ships in four styles — Regular, Bold, Bold Italic, and Italic — and is distributed exclusively bundled with Microsoft Windows and Office, not as a separate download. It has been present in Windows from Windows XP through Windows 11, and is also available inside Office applications.
To check whether you already have it, open the font menu in Microsoft Word or your system font settings and look for “CordiaUPC”. Because it is a system font, there is no legitimate free-download source — it arrives with the platform.
Best use cases
CordiaUPC earns its keep on compatibility and legacy Thai documents rather than new brand work. Strong fits:
- Opening, editing, and reprinting older Thai documents that specified the UPC family
- Government, academic, and office files that must render identically to their original
- Environments standardised on Microsoft Thai system fonts
- Situations that need a widely-installed, no-cost-to-the-user Thai sans-serif
For new design work, a modern licensed or open face — see the sans-serif category or Sarabun — usually serves better than a legacy system font.
Licensing
CordiaUPC is a commercial font owned by Unity Progress and licensed through Microsoft; it is bundled with Microsoft products and is not free to redistribute or host as a webfont without a Microsoft licence. Confirm the terms on the Microsoft Learn typography page and the Office fonts documentation. See our Thai font licensing guide for how bundled system fonts differ from OFL and free faces.
Frequently asked questions about CordiaUPC
Is CordiaUPC free to use?
No — CordiaUPC is a commercial typeface. You need to buy a license from Unity Progress (licensed via Microsoft) before using it in a project. Check the license tiers for desktop, web, and app use separately.
How many weights does CordiaUPC have?
CordiaUPC ships in 4 weights: Regular, Bold, Bold Italic, Italic. Pick a heavier weight for display and headlines, and a Regular or lighter weight for body text and long-form reading.
Does CordiaUPC support Latin and English characters?
Yes — CordiaUPC includes a Latin character set alongside Thai, so it can set English and Thai in one typeface. That makes it a practical choice for bilingual branding, packaging, and UI.
Where can I download CordiaUPC?
Get CordiaUPC from Unity Progress (licensed via Microsoft). Use the download/license button at the top of this page for the official source — avoid third-party font sites, which often ship outdated or unlicensed files.
What fonts are similar to CordiaUPC?
The closest alternatives to CordiaUPC are Leelawadee, Noto Sans Thai, Cordia New. They share a similar style and use case, so they’re the first faces to compare if you need a different weight range, license, or price.
Who designed CordiaUPC?
CordiaUPC was designed by Unity Progress Corporation at Unity Progress (licensed via Microsoft), released in 1992. Full designer credit and the primary source are listed at the bottom of this page.
Information verified as of July 2026
Sources
- CordiaUPC is a Thai typeface designed by Unity Progress (copyright 1992), licensed through Microsoft, shipping four styles (Regular, Bold, Bold Italic, Italic) and bundled with Windows (XP through 11) and Office.—Microsoft Learn — CordiaUPC font family (Typography) (accessed Jul 16, 2026)
- CordiaUPC is distributed exclusively bundled with Microsoft products and is available within Office applications; it is not offered as a separate download.—Microsoft — Cloud fonts in Office (accessed Jul 16, 2026)