Does converting SVG to WOFF reduce quality?

No, converting SVG to WOFF does not reduce quality. WOFF uses lossless compression, meaning the font outlines, glyphs, and visual appearance remain identical to the original. Only the file size changes.

What file size reduction should I expect?

You can expect a file size reduction of 40-60% when converting SVG to WOFF. For example, a 150KB SVG FONT file typically compresses to around 60-90KB as WOFF due to gzip compression.

Do WOFF fonts work in all browsers?

WOFF fonts work in all modern browsers and most older ones. Support includes Chrome 36+, Firefox 39+, Safari 5.1+, Edge (all versions), and Internet Explorer 9+.

Will my font's OpenType features work after conversion?

Yes, all OpenType features are preserved during conversion. This includes ligatures, kerning pairs, alternate glyphs, small caps, and other advanced typography features. The conversion process adapts the container format while preserving all font data.

Can I convert commercial/licensed fonts?

You can convert commercial fonts for testing purposes, but you must purchase the appropriate web font license before using them on a live website. Font licenses are format-specific – a desktop license for one format doesn't automatically grant web usage rights. Always check your license agreement or contact the foundry.

How is SVG different from WOFF?

SVG Font (SVG) is a font format with specific use cases. Web Open Font Format (WOFF) is a web format with broad browser support. Choose based on your target platform and requirements.

What's the best format for my use case?

For modern websites, use WOFF as your primary format. Provide WOFF as a fallback for older browsers. For desktop applications, consider TTF or OTF.

Can I convert variable fonts?

Yes, variable fonts can be converted between formats while preserving all variation axes and design space. The conversion maintains the font's interpolation capabilities. Ensure your target browsers support variable fonts (Chrome 62+, Firefox 62+, Safari 11+).

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About This Conversion

Everything you need to know about converting between these formats

Source Format

SVG Font

SVG Fonts are defined using Scalable Vector Graphics markup and can be styled with CSS. They were primarily used for older mobile browsers but are now deprecated in favor of WOFF/WOFF2 for better performance.

Target Format

Web Open Font Format

Web Open Font Format (WOFF) is specifically optimized for web use with built-in compression. It's supported by all modern browsers and is ideal for websites. WOFF files are typically 40% smaller than their TTF/OTF equivalents.

Why Convert SVG to WOFF?

Deploying fonts for web applications with broad browser support

Reducing font file sizes for improved website performance

Ensuring compatibility with browsers from IE9 onwards

Creating web font kits for responsive design projects

How to Convert SVG to WOFF

Simple 3-step process that takes less than a minute

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Click the convert button and our tool will process your font file in server RAM only. Files are processed and immediately deleted - never written to disk.

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Your converted WOFF file will be ready immediately. Download it and use it in your project.

SVG vs WOFF: Feature Comparison

Technical comparison between source and target formats

Feature	SVG	WOFF	Winner
File Type	Vector graphics	Web font	Depends
File Size (30 icons)	50 KB (individual)	45 KB (compressed)	WOFF
HTTP Requests	30 files	1 file	WOFF
Web Performance	Moderate (30 requests)	Good (1 request)	WOFF
Accessibility	Better (semantic)	Worse (icon fonts)	SVG
Design/Manufacturing	Fully editable	Not editable	SVG
Best For	Modern web (inline)	Icon fonts (legacy)	Depends

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about converting SVG to WOFF

1Can I convert SVG directly to WOFF?

Most converters require an intermediate step: SVG → TTF → WOFF. SVG provides vector shapes; WOFF is a compressed font format. You need to compile SVG into a font (TTF) first, then compress it (WOFF) for web use.

2Should I convert SVG to WOFF or WOFF2?

Convert to WOFF2, not WOFF. WOFF2 provides better compression (25-30% smaller). Workflow: SVG → TTF → WOFF2 (with WOFF fallback). This gives you modern web fonts with optimal performance and broad browser support.

3Why not use SVG fonts directly on websites?

SVG fonts are deprecated for web text since 2016. They have terrible performance, limited browser support, and poor rendering. Instead, convert SVG → TTF → WOFF2 for proper web fonts with good compression and broad compatibility.

4Can I create icon fonts from SVG?

Yes! Common workflow: Collect SVG icons → Create TTF icon font → Convert to WOFF/WOFF2 for web. This lets you use scalable vector icons as font characters. Tools like IcoMoon make this process easy.

5Do I need to set metrics when converting SVG to WOFF?

Yes. SVG paths don't include font metrics (spacing, kerning, line height). When creating the intermediate TTF, you must define these. Font creation tools let you set metrics, then the TTF → WOFF conversion preserves them.

6Will the converted WOFF work in all browsers?

WOFF works in IE9+, Chrome 36+, Firefox 39+, Safari 5.1+, and all mobile browsers from 2015+. This covers 99%+ of current traffic. For even better compression and modern browser support, use WOFF2 instead.

7How much smaller is WOFF than the SVG files?

Hard to compare directly. SVG text files (all glyphs) might be 200-500KB. The compiled WOFF font could be 50-100KB. WOFF compresses efficiently. For best results, use WOFF2 (25-30% smaller than WOFF).

8Can I convert hand-drawn SVG letters to a web font?

Yes! Process: Draw letters in Illustrator/Inkscape → Export as SVG → Use font creation tool to compile → Export as TTF → Convert to WOFF2. This creates a custom handwriting font for your website. You'll need to define spacing and metrics.

File Size Comparison

See how file sizes change after conversion

Original (SVG)	Converted (WOFF)	Change	Notes
50 KB (SVG 30 glyphs)	45 KB (WOFF)	-10% smaller	Compressed icon font
200 KB (SVG 100 glyphs)	140 KB (WOFF)	-30% smaller	Gzip compression effective
10 KB (SVG 5 letters)	12 KB (WOFF minimal)	+20% larger	Small fonts compress less
500 KB (SVG 500 glyphs)	320 KB (WOFF)	-36% smaller	Large icon sets compress well

Performance Metrics

Technical performance indicators for this conversion

Icon Font Performance:Good
Compiled icon fonts perform well for custom icons
File Size (30 icons):~45 KB
Compressed icon font much smaller than individual SVGs
HTTP Requests:1 vs 30
Single font file vs 30 individual SVG requests
Browser Support:99%+ users
Icon fonts work in all browsers from 2011+
Render Performance:Excellent
Instant rendering with CSS, no DOM overhead
Cache Efficiency:High
Single file caches better than multiple SVGs
Scalability:Perfect
Vector fonts scale to any size without quality loss

Implementation Examples

Production-ready code for your converted fonts

Custom Font from SVG Icons

Icon font created from SVG paths

/* After converting SVG icons to WOFF font */
  @font-face {
    font-family: 'Custom Icons';
    src: url('fonts/custom-icons.woff2') format('woff2'),
         url('fonts/custom-icons.woff') format('woff');
    font-weight: normal;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: block;
  }
  
  .icon-home::before {
    font-family: 'Custom Icons';
    content: '\e001';
  }
  
  .icon-user::before {
    font-family: 'Custom Icons';
    content: '\e002';
  }

Browser Compatibility

Which browsers support WOFF fonts

Browser	Support	Notes
Chrome	6+ (WOFF)	SVG fonts deprecated; use WOFF for web text
Firefox	3.6+ (WOFF)	SVG fonts deprecated; use WOFF for web text
Safari	5.1+ (WOFF)	SVG fonts deprecated; use WOFF for web text
Edge	All versions (WOFF)	SVG fonts never supported; use WOFF
IE	9+ (WOFF)	SVG fonts never supported; use WOFF
Opera	11.1+ (WOFF)	SVG fonts deprecated; use WOFF for web text
iOS Safari	5+ (WOFF)	SVG fonts deprecated; use WOFF for web text
Android Browser	4.4+ (WOFF)	SVG fonts deprecated; use WOFF for web text
Chrome Mobile	All versions (WOFF)	SVG fonts deprecated; use WOFF for web text
Samsung Internet	All versions (WOFF)	SVG fonts deprecated; use WOFF for web text

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions to problems you might encounter

Conversion requires intermediate TTF/OTF step

Most tools can't go directly SVG → WOFF. Workflow: SVG → TTF (using font creation tool) → WOFF (compression). This is normal. Use FontForge, IcoMoon, or similar to create TTF from SVG, then convert TTF to WOFF.

Character mapping is manual work

SVG paths need Unicode assignments. Use font creation tool to map each SVG to a character. For icon fonts: Private Use Area (U+E000-F8FF). For letters: standard Unicode. This is manual setup required for all SVG → font conversions.

Should I use WOFF or WOFF2?

Use both! After creating TTF from SVG, convert to WOFF2 (modern browsers, best compression) + WOFF (IE9-11 fallback). This covers 99.9% of users. Don't use just WOFF – WOFF2 is 25-30% smaller.

Font metrics are missing

SVG provides shapes only. You must define spacing, kerning, line height in your font creation tool. This is manual work but necessary. Set sidebearings for each character, create kerning pairs for problematic combinations (AV, To, etc.).

Web font file is large

After creating WOFF from SVG, subset the font to include only needed characters. Many icon fonts ship with 1000+ glyphs but you only use 50. Subsetting can reduce file size by 70-90%. Use tools like glyphanger or FontForge subsetting.

When NOT to Use WOFF

Scenarios where you should keep SVG or choose a different format

Better compression needed
Why not: WOFF2 is 25-30% smaller than WOFF with Brotli
Use instead: Create WOFF2 from SVG instead; use WOFF only as IE11 fallback
Modern web only
Why not: If you don't support IE11, WOFF2 is better
Use instead: Create WOFF2 from SVG; skip WOFF unless IE11 support needed
Icon accessibility matters
Why not: Icon fonts have accessibility issues vs inline SVG
Use instead: Use inline SVG for better accessibility and semantics

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