Laravel DOMPDF: How to Add Hindi & Chinese Fonts (Easy Guide)

Laravel DOMPDF often struggles with rendering Hindi and Chinese characters because default fonts don’t fully support Unicode. This guide explains how to properly add and configure Hindi and Chinese fonts in Laravel DOMPDF so your PDFs display multilingual text clearly and accurately. You’ll learn how to install custom TrueType fonts (TTF), map them correctly in the DOMPDF configuration, and fix common issues like missing characters, broken symbols, and text appearing as boxes or question marks. It also covers best practices for choosing the right fonts, embedding them for consistent output, and ensuring your PDF layout stays clean across devices. Perfect for developers who want reliable multilingual PDF generation in Laravel.