How to convert TTF to OTF
To convert TTF to OTF, upload your TTF file, choose OTF as the output format and press Convert. The finished OTF file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns TTF font files into OTF in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using fontTools, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your TTF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from TTF to OTF
- Supports advanced typographic features
- Scalable PostScript outlines
- Wide language coverage
- Opens in: Windows, macOS, Linux and Adobe, Affinity and Office software
What to expect from this conversion
- TrueType curves are converted to PostScript (CFF) outlines. Shapes stay the same but TrueType hinting is not carried over.
- Check the font's licence before converting or embedding it. Many fonts forbid web use or modification.
TTF vs OTF
| Property | TTF | OTF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | TrueType Font | OpenType Font |
| Released | 1991, Apple and Microsoft | 1996, Adobe and Microsoft |
| Family | Font | Font |
| Opens in | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and all design software | Windows, macOS, Linux and Adobe, Affinity and Office software |
| Best for | installing fonts on a computer; documents and design apps | professional design and print; fonts with ligatures and stylistic sets |
Steps to convert TTF to OTF
- Drop your TTF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that OTF is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new OTF file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use WOFF2 for websites.
- Keep the original TTF or OTF for design tools.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert TTF to OTF?
Drop your TTF file on the converter, confirm that OTF is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the OTF file. No account or software is needed.
Is the TTF to OTF converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting TTF to OTF?
TrueType curves are converted to PostScript (CFF) outlines. Shapes stay the same but TrueType hinting is not carried over. Check the font's licence before converting or embedding it. Many fonts forbid web use or modification.
Can I use the converted OTF font on my website?
Yes, if the font's licence allows web use. OTF files work in CSS @font-face and Windows, macOS, Linux and Adobe, Affinity and Office software.
Which programs open OTF files?
OTF files open in Windows, macOS, Linux and Adobe, Affinity and Office software.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 30 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.