What is a OTF file?
OTF (OpenType Font) is a modern font format with advanced typography such as ligatures and alternate glyphs. It was introduced in 1996 by Adobe and Microsoft.
What OTF is good at
- Supports advanced typographic features
- Scalable PostScript outlines
- Wide language coverage
Where OTF falls short
- Less efficient on the web than WOFF2
- Some older apps handle it poorly
When to use OTF
- Professional design and print
- Fonts with ligatures and stylistic sets
- Desktop publishing
Where OTF files open
OTF files open in Windows, macOS, Linux and Adobe, Affinity and Office software.
OTF compared with TTF
OTF or TTF? OTF is best for professional design and print. TTF is best for installing fonts on a computer. Convert OTF to TTF or convert TTF to OTF.
Frequently asked questions
What is a OTF file?
OTF (OpenType Font) is a modern font format with advanced typography such as ligatures and alternate glyphs. It was introduced in 1996 by Adobe and Microsoft.
What are the advantages of OTF?
Supports advanced typographic features; scalable postscript outlines; wide language coverage.
What are the drawbacks of OTF?
Less efficient on the web than woff2; some older apps handle it poorly.
What programs open OTF files?
OTF files open in Windows, macOS, Linux and Adobe, Affinity and Office software.
How do I convert a OTF file?
Choose the OTF converter you need from the list on this page, drop in your file and press Convert. You get your new file in seconds, free and without sign-up.