Problems · Compatibility
Why Is My Font Not Working on the Web?
Desktop installers aren’t web delivery formats. Browsers expect WOFF2 (and sometimes WOFF).
Problem: A desktop TTF/OTF font won’t load on a website.
Solution: Convert TTF → WOFF2 (or OTF → WOFF2), host the file, and reference it in CSS. Confirm the font license allows web use.
Format mismatch
TTF/OTF work in design apps; WOFF2 is optimized for browsers.
CSS & paths
Wrong URLs or MIME types look like “font broken.” Check network tab and @font-face.
Licensing
Some desktop fonts forbid web embedding — conversion doesn’t grant rights.
Fix it in three steps
- Convert. TTF/OTF → WOFF2.
- Host & CSS. Add @font-face pointing at the WOFF2.
- Verify license. Ensure web use is allowed.
Open the relevant converter
Convert privately in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a remote queue.
Related tools & guides
Related problems
FAQ
Why is my font not working on the web?
Websites need WOFF2 (or WOFF), not just desktop TTF/OTF. Convert TTF→WOFF2, wire @font-face correctly, and confirm the license allows web use.
Is WOFF2 supported everywhere modern?
Yes in current evergreen browsers. Keep WOFF only for rare legacy needs.
Why this works locally
- No third-party converter queue — processing stays in this browser
- Convert a delivery copy — keep your master
- Same privacy-first engine as the rest of Format Convertly
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