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Basic information about TTF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension TTF（*.TTF or *.ttf）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the TTF file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the TTF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the TTF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support TTF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the TTF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the TTF file?
  • How to open a TTF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a TTF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a TTF file?
  • How to convert TTF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to TTF file format?


1.Detail information about TTF file extension: TrueType Font

File type TrueType Font Category Font Files
Developer Apple File format N/A
Description TTF file is a TrueType Font developed by Apple. A TTF file is a font file format created by Apple, but used on both Macintosh and Windows platforms. It can be resized to any size without losing quality and looks the same when printed as it does on the screen.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TTF files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
FontForge
Microsoft Windows Font Viewer
AMP Font Viewer
FontCreator
Janome Digitalizer Pro
SWFTools

macOS		 Apple Font Book
FontForge
Fontcase
Mac OS X
Mac OS X Font Book

Linux		 FontForge



How to convert TTF files to another file format?

There are 17 records in our database eligible for TTF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TTF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

TTF to AI TTF to CDR TTF to DST TTF to EXP
TTF to FOG TTF to FON TTF to JEF TTF to OTF
TTF to PES TTF to PFB TTF to PS TTF to PS Type 1 Font Converter
TTF to VF3 TTF to WOFF TTF to WOFF2 ttf to woff2 converter
TTF to XXX


How to convert another files to TTF file format?

There are 11 records in our database eligible for another files to TTF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TTF conversion, you may use the option.

FOG to TTF SVG to TTF TTC to TTF OTF to TTF
PFB to TTF TIFF to TTF VFB to TTF TIF to TTF
SUIT to TTF GSF to TTF DFONT to TTF


Can't open a TTF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.TTF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the TTF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support TTF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of TTF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a TTF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a TTF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a TTF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the TTF file is damaged.
  • Whether the TTF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the TTF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the TTF file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the TTF file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a TTF file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a TTF file.

If the TTF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.