Web Open Font Format 2 (.WOFF2)
WOFF2 (Web Open Font Format 2.0) is the successor to WOFF, using Brotli compression to achieve approximately 30% better compression than WOFF and over 50% reduction compared to raw TTF/OTF files. It is the recommended web font format for modern websites due to its superior compression and universal browser support. WOFF2 also includes font-specific preprocessing to further optimize compression.
Advantages of Web Open Font Format 2
What the WOFF2 format does well, and why you might choose it.
- Best compression of any web font format, 30% smaller than WOFF
- Universal support in all modern web browsers
- Font-specific preprocessing optimizes compression beyond generic algorithms
Limitations of Web Open Font Format 2
What the WOFF2format doesn't do well, and when to choose another format.
- Not suitable for desktop application font installation
- Slightly slower to decompress than WOFF due to more complex compression
- Encoding requires more processing time than WOFF
What WOFF2 files are used for
- Primary web font format for modern websites
- Google Fonts and other web font service delivery
- Performance-optimized web typography for fast-loading pages
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Frequently asked questions about WOFF2
What is a .WOFF2 file?
WOFF2 (Web Open Font Format 2.0) is the successor to WOFF, using Brotli compression to achieve approximately 30% better compression than WOFF and over 50% reduction compared to raw TTF/OTF files. It is the recommended web font format for modern websites due to its superior compression and universal browser support. WOFF2 also includes font-specific preprocessing to further optimize compression.
What is the MIME type of WOFF2?
The official MIME type for WOFF2 files is font/woff2. This is the value web servers and applications use to identify the format when transferring files.
What category does WOFF2 belong to?
WOFF2 is a Font Converter format. Files in this category share common conversion paths and use cases.
How do I open a .WOFF2 file?
WOFF2 files are typically opened by software that natively supports the Web Open Font Format 2format. If you don't have a compatible application, the most reliable approach is to convert the file to a more universal format using the converters listed above. Most Web Open Font Format 2 files convert to widely-supported alternatives in seconds.
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