How is TTF different from WOFF?

TrueType Font (TTF) is a widely-supported format with quadratic Bézier curves. 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.

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About This Conversion

Everything you need to know about converting between these formats

Source Format

TrueType Font

TrueType Font (TTF) is a widely-used font format developed by Apple and Microsoft. It's supported across all major operating systems and is commonly used for desktop applications. TTF files contain both the font outline data and bitmap data.

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 TTF 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 TTF to WOFF

Simple 3-step process that takes less than a minute

Upload Your Font

Select your TTF font file from your computer or drag and drop it into the converter above.

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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.

TTF vs WOFF: Feature Comparison

Technical comparison between source and target formats

Feature	TTF	WOFF	Winner
File Size	150 KB	75 KB (-50%)	WOFF
Browser Support	Limited (not optimized)	99%+ (IE9+)	WOFF
Desktop Support	Universal	None	TTF
Compression	None	Gzip	WOFF
Page Load Speed	Slow (large files)	Fast (50% smaller)	WOFF
IE Support	All versions	IE9+	TTF
Modern Browsers	Supported but slow	Optimized	WOFF
Best For	Desktop applications	Web deployment	Depends

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about converting TTF to WOFF

1Does converting TTF to WOFF reduce quality?

No, converting TTF to WOFF does not reduce quality. WOFF uses lossless compression, meaning the font outlines, glyphs, and visual appearance remain identical to the original TTF file. The only difference is file size – WOFF compresses the data without altering the font's design, metrics, or rendering quality.

2What file size reduction should I expect?

You can expect a file size reduction of 40-60% when converting TTF to WOFF. For example, a 150KB TTF file typically compresses to around 60-90KB as WOFF. The exact reduction depends on the font's complexity and the amount of metadata it contains.

3Do 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+. The only browsers that don't support WOFF are IE8 and earlier, which require EOT format instead.

4Will my font's OpenType features work after conversion?

Yes, all OpenType features are preserved during TTF to WOFF conversion. This includes ligatures, kerning pairs, alternate glyphs, small caps, and other advanced typography features. WOFF is simply a compressed wrapper around the original font data, so all features remain intact.

5Can 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 TTF doesn't automatically grant web usage rights. Always check your license agreement or contact the foundry.

6How is this different from WOFF2?

WOFF2 is the next generation of web font compression and offers significantly better compression than WOFF – typically 30% smaller file sizes. While WOFF uses gzip compression, WOFF2 uses Brotli compression. However, WOFF2 isn't supported in IE11 or older browsers, making WOFF a better choice if you need broader compatibility.

7What's the best format for maximum browser support?

For maximum browser compatibility including legacy browsers (IE9-11), use WOFF as your primary web font format. For modern browsers only, WOFF2 provides better compression. A common strategy is to provide WOFF2 with WOFF as a fallback using multiple src declarations in your @font-face rule.

8Can I convert variable fonts from TTF to WOFF?

Yes, variable fonts (TrueType variable fonts) can be converted to WOFF format while preserving all variation axes and design space. The conversion maintains the font's interpolation capabilities, custom axes, and all variation data. However, ensure your target browsers support variable fonts (Chrome 62+, Firefox 62+, Safari 11+).

File Size Comparison

See how file sizes change after conversion

Original (TTF)	Converted (WOFF)	Change	Notes
150 KB (TTF)	75 KB (WOFF)	-50% smaller	Typical gzip compression for web fonts
300 KB (TTF)	140 KB (WOFF)	-53% smaller	Larger fonts compress well
80 KB (TTF)	45 KB (WOFF)	-44% smaller	Smaller fonts compress less efficiently
600 KB (TTF)	260 KB (WOFF)	-57% smaller	Extended character sets compress better

Performance Metrics

Technical performance indicators for this conversion

File Size Reduction:40-60%
WOFF typically 40-60% smaller than TTF due to gzip compression
Page Load Improvement:200-400ms faster
Smaller file size reduces download time on 3G/4G connections
Browser Support:99%+ users
Works in all browsers from 2011+ (IE9+, Chrome 6+, Firefox 3.6+)
Compression Time:<1 second
Fast conversion with gzip compression algorithm
Render Blocking:Same as TTF
Both block rendering; use font-display: swap to prevent FOIT
Cache Efficiency:Excellent
Smaller files mean better CDN/browser cache utilization
LCP Impact:-15-25%
Faster font load improves Largest Contentful Paint

Implementation Examples

Production-ready code for your converted fonts

Basic WOFF with TTF Fallback

Standard implementation for maximum compatibility

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Roboto';
    src: url('fonts/Roboto-Regular.woff') format('woff'),
         url('fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
  }
  
  body {
    font-family: 'Roboto', Arial, sans-serif;
  }

Multiple Weights with WOFF2 + WOFF

Modern approach with WOFF2 primary, WOFF fallback

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Open Sans';
    src: url('fonts/OpenSans-Regular.woff2') format('woff2'),
         url('fonts/OpenSans-Regular.woff') format('woff');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
  }
  
  @font-face {
    font-family: 'Open Sans';
    src: url('fonts/OpenSans-Bold.woff2') format('woff2'),
         url('fonts/OpenSans-Bold.woff') format('woff');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
  }
  
  h1 {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

Optimized with Unicode Range

Subset for Latin characters only

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Lato';
    src: url('fonts/Lato-Regular-Latin.woff2') format('woff2'),
         url('fonts/Lato-Regular-Latin.woff') format('woff');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
    unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, 
                   U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+2000-206F, U+2074, 
                   U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, 
                   U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
  }

Complete Family with Preload

Full font family with performance optimization

<!-- In HTML head -->
  <link rel="preload" href="fonts/Montserrat-Regular.woff2" 
        as="font" type="font/woff2" crossorigin>
  
  /* In CSS */
  @font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    src: url('fonts/Montserrat-Regular.woff2') format('woff2'),
         url('fonts/Montserrat-Regular.woff') format('woff');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-display: swap;
  }
  
  @font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    src: url('fonts/Montserrat-Bold.woff2') format('woff2'),
         url('fonts/Montserrat-Bold.woff') format('woff');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-display: swap;
  }

Browser Compatibility

Which browsers support WOFF fonts

Browser	Support	Notes
Chrome	6+	Full support since 2010
Firefox	3.6+	Full support since 2010
Safari	5.1+	Full support since 2011
Edge	All versions	Full support
IE	9+	No support in IE8 and below
Opera	11.1+	Full support since 2011
iOS Safari	5+	Full support on all modern iOS
Android Browser	4.4+	Full support since 2013
Chrome Mobile	All versions	Full support
Samsung Internet	All versions	Full support

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions to problems you might encounter

Font looks different or spacing seems off

This is usually a browser rendering difference, not a conversion issue. Verify by comparing both fonts at the same size in the same browser. Ensure your @font-face declaration matches the font's actual weight and style (font-weight: 400 for regular, 700 for bold).

Missing characters or symbols

Check the original TTF file to confirm it contains those characters using a font viewer tool. Remove any unicode-range declarations from your CSS during testing. Some fonts have limited character sets that don't include special symbols or non-Latin scripts.

Browser not loading the WOFF font

Common causes: (1) CORS restrictions if loading from CDN - configure Access-Control-Allow-Origin header, (2) Incorrect MIME type - server should send Content-Type: font/woff, (3) Wrong file path in @font-face src, (4) CSP (Content Security Policy) blocking font resources. Check browser console for specific errors.

Conversion fails or produces corrupt file

The original TTF might be corrupted, have DRM protection, or use a malformed font structure. Try opening the TTF in a font viewer (FontForge, Font Book) to verify it's valid. Test with a different, known-good TTF file to isolate whether it's a file issue or tool issue.

Performance issues or slow loading

If fonts load slowly: (1) Use font subsetting to include only needed characters (can reduce size by 70%), (2) Add font-display: swap to prevent render-blocking, (3) Preload critical fonts with <link rel="preload" as="font" type="font/woff">, (4) Host fonts on CDN for faster delivery.

When NOT to Use WOFF

Scenarios where you should keep TTF or choose a different format

Desktop application use
Why not: WOFF is web-only; desktop apps (Photoshop, Word, etc.) cannot use WOFF files
Use instead: Keep TTF for desktop use; only convert to WOFF for websites
You need the smallest web font
Why not: WOFF is good but WOFF2 is 25-30% smaller with better compression
Use instead: Convert to WOFF2 instead for modern browsers, use WOFF as fallback only
Font editing required
Why not: WOFF is a delivery format; font editing software needs TTF or OTF
Use instead: Keep TTF for editing; generate WOFF only for final web deployment
Offline/embedded use
Why not: Embedded systems and kiosks often need uncompressed TTF files
Use instead: Keep TTF for embedded systems; use WOFF only for web delivery
Email templates
Why not: Many email clients don't support web fonts or only support limited formats
Use instead: Use system fonts for email; web fonts have poor email client support

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