OTF to TTF Converter
Save OpenType fonts as .ttf when they already use TrueType outlines.
Works when the .otf already stores TrueType outlines. PostScript (CFF) outline conversion is not available in-browser.
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Drop your OTF file here or
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- Processed on your device
- No conversion file stored on our servers
- Maximum file size: 100 MB
Conversion runs in your browser. Files are not uploaded to Format Convertly servers.
Processed on your device
No conversion file stored on our servers
Conversion Settings
Customize the output to match your needs.
Convert Quality
92%Quality slider applies when the target is JPG, WebP, or AVIF.
Output
Output options for this format are applied automatically during browser conversion. Drop your file above to begin.
Advanced settings
Additional Options
How to Convert OTF to TTF
Add your OTF
Drop a OTF file into the browser panel. Nothing is sent to a remote queue.
Confirm settings
Review optional quality/size settings, then confirm TTF as the output.
Download TTF
Convert locally and download the TTF file when processing finishes.
Why Convert OTF to TTF?
Private by design
OTF → TTF runs in your browser. Files are not uploaded to a remote conversion queue.
Ready for the next step
Convert when a site, editor, or teammate expects TTF instead of OTF.
Preserve detail
TTF: none. Typically lossless or lightly transformed for editing and archival use.
Wide compatibility
OTF is commonly used for Professional layout and branding and Advanced typographic features.
OTF vs TTF
A quick side-by-side before you convert — deeper comparison lives on the full guide.
| Feature | OTF | TTF |
|---|---|---|
| Kind | font | font |
| Compression | none | none |
| Lossy / lossless | Lossless / not lossy | Lossless / not lossy |
| Transparency | Not supported / N/A | Not supported / N/A |
| Best for | Professional layout and branding; Advanced typographic features | Desktop publishing; Office document branding |
| Typical size | 50 KB – several MB | 50 KB – several MB depending on glyph coverage |
| Browser / web support | Prefer WOFF2 for web delivery | Can be used in @font-face but WOFF2 is preferred for the web |
| Compatibility | Excellent in design tools; convert CFF OTFs carefully when targeting TrueType-only pipelines | Universal on desktop OSes; browsers prefer WOFF/WOFF2 for @font-face |
Choose OTF when…
- Professional layout and branding
- Advanced typographic features
- Print design
- Desktop font libraries
Choose TTF when…
- Desktop publishing
- Office document branding
- Design tool type libraries
- Cross-desktop installs
What happens to quality?
OTF: OTF compression: none. Lossless (or non-destructive packaging) keeps reconstructable data — size savings come from packing efficiency, not throwing detail away. Typical size profile: 50 KB – several MB. Quality note: Lossless vector outlines TTF: TTF compression: none. Lossless (or non-destructive packaging) keeps reconstructable data — size savings come from packing efficiency, not throwing detail away. Typical size profile: 50 KB – several MB depending on glyph coverage. Quality note: Lossless vector outlines Works when the .otf already stores TrueType outlines. PostScript (CFF) outline conversion is not available in-browser.
Tip
Keep an original copy of your OTF file if you may need to reconvert later.
When should I use TTF?
TTF: TTF fonts install on Windows and macOS for documents and design. For the web, prefer WOFF2. Always check the font license before converting or embedding. Best for Desktop publishing and Office document branding.
TTF format guide →When should I keep OTF?
Keep OTF when you still need to edit or when it already matches your audience. OTF supports rich typographic features (ligatures, alternates) used in professional design. Use OTF/TTF on the desktop; serve WOFF2 on websites when licensing allows.
OTF format guide →OTF · TTF
Related converters OTF
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Frequently Asked Questions
More on quality loss: conversion quality guides · problem-solution guides
Does converting OTF to TTF reduce quality?
Often no for lossless or remux-style paths. Quality drops when you re-encode with lossy settings, downscale, or flatten features like transparency.
Can you recover quality after converting?
Not from a lossy output alone. Return to the original master (or a better source). Converting to a lossless format does not resurrect discarded detail.
Where can I learn more about conversion quality?
Browse Format Convertly’s Quality guides for topics like whether conversion reduces quality, JPG↔PNG myths, WebP/MP3/MP4 tradeoffs, recovery limits, and generational loss — each links to the right converter.
Do you upload my font?
No. Font conversion runs in your browser with local JS/WebAssembly. Files are not uploaded to Format Convertly.
Are glyph outlines changed?
No for container conversions (TTF/OTF ↔ WOFF/WOFF2). Outlines stay the same; only the wrapper/compression changes. CFF→TrueType redraw is not supported in-browser.
What is a OTF file?
OTF is OpenType Font — an advanced scalable font format extending TrueType/CFF outlines. OTF supports rich typographic features (ligatures, alternates) used in professional design. Use OTF/TTF on the desktop; serve WOFF2 on websites when licensing allows.
What is a TTF file?
TTF is TrueType Font — a scalable font format with glyph outlines for desktops and design apps. TTF fonts install on Windows and macOS for documents and design. For the web, prefer WOFF2. Always check the font license before converting or embedding.
Is OTF to TTF free?
Yes. Format Convertly conversions are free to use in your browser with no signup required.
Ready to Convert Your Files?
OTF to TTF privately in your browser.