Font Converter
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About Font Converter Formats
Font formats determine how typefaces are stored, rendered, and distributed across different platforms and applications. TTF (TrueType Font) and OTF (OpenType Font) are the two dominant desktop font formats — TTF is older and more broadly compatible, while OTF is newer and supports advanced typographic features like ligatures and alternate glyphs. WOFF and WOFF2 (Web Open Font Format) are compressed versions of TrueType and OpenType fonts specifically optimized for web delivery — WOFF2 achieves 30% better compression than WOFF and is supported by all modern browsers. EOT (Embedded OpenType) is an older format used only by legacy Internet Explorer. SVG fonts are used in older SVG specifications but largely replaced by WOFF2 in modern web development. Converting fonts is necessary for web developers optimizing font loading performance, designers preparing fonts for different software, and developers embedding fonts in applications. Our font converter supports all major font formats for both desktop and web use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What font format should I use on my website?
WOFF2 is the best choice for websites — it offers excellent compression (smaller file sizes than TTF/OTF) and is supported by all modern browsers. Include WOFF as a fallback for slightly older browsers. Avoid using TTF or OTF directly in CSS font-face declarations as they are significantly larger than WOFF2.
What is the difference between TTF and OTF?
TTF (TrueType) was developed by Apple and Microsoft in the late 1980s and is broadly compatible with all systems. OTF (OpenType) is a newer standard that extends TrueType with support for advanced typographic features like ligatures, small caps, alternate characters, and extended Unicode coverage. For most uses, the difference is invisible, but OTF is preferred for high-quality typesetting.
Can I use desktop fonts on my website?
Technically yes, but you must have the appropriate license — most commercial fonts require a separate web font license. Convert TTF or OTF to WOFF2 for optimal web delivery. Many font services like Google Fonts provide web-ready WOFF2 files with open licenses.
Why is my converted font not rendering correctly?
Font rendering issues after conversion are usually caused by missing hinting data (instructions for how the font renders at small sizes on screen) or character mapping problems. Ensure you are converting from a complete, well-formed source font. WOFF2 conversion from TTF or OTF typically preserves all rendering information.
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