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Basic information about OTF file

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

There are 3 file types using the OTF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the OTF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support OTF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the OTF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the OTF file?
  • How to open a OTF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a OTF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a OTF file?
  • How to convert OTF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to OTF file format?


1.Detail information about OTF file extension: OpenType Font

File type OpenType Font Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OTF file is a OpenType Font. An OTF file is a font file saved in the OpenType format developed by Adobe and Microsoft. It combines aspects of the PostScript and TrueType font formats. OTF fonts are fully scalable, meaning the characters can be resized without losing quality.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OTF files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Font Viewer
FontForge

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

Linux		 FontForge


2.Detail information about OTF file extension: OpenTuft Tufting Design File

File type OpenTuft Tufting Design File Category Data Files
Developer NedGraphics File format Text
Description OTF file is a OpenTuft Tufting Design File developed by NedGraphics.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OTF files

Windows		 NedGraphics Tuft software


3.Detail information about OTF file extension: OpenDocument Formula Template

File type OpenDocument Formula Template Category Misc Files
Developer Oracle File format Binary
Description OTF file is a OpenDocument Formula Template developed by Oracle.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OTF files

Windows		 Apache OpenOffice
Apache Open Office

macOS
 Apache OpenOffice
Apache Open Office

Linux		 Apache OpenOffice
Apache Open Office



How to convert OTF files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for OTF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve OTF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

OTF to JPEG OTF to PDF OTF to TTF OTF to VF3
OTF to WOFF OTF to WOFF2


How to convert another files to OTF file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for another files to OTF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to OTF conversion, you may use the option.

FOG to OTF TTF to OTF TTC to OTF PFB to OTF
SVG to OTF WOFF to OTF SFD to OTF


Can't open a OTF 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.OTF”。

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 OTF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the OTF 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.