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Basic information about EOT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EOT（*.EOT or *.eot）, 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 EOT file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about EOT file extension: Embedded OpenType Font

File type Embedded OpenType Font Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description EOT file is a Embedded OpenType Font. OpenType (.OTF) font embedded in a document such as a Web page or PowerPoint presentation (.PPS file); often embedded with Microsoft Web Embedding Fonts Tool (WEFT); saved along with the associated document and not meant to be opened manually.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EOT files

Windows		 Referenced by other documents

macOS		 Referenced by other documents



Can't open a EOT 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.EOT”。

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 EOT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support EOT 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 EOT 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 EOT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EOT 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 EOT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the EOT 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.