vector format

What is a .TTF file?

TTF (TrueType Font) is the standard outline font format from Apple and Microsoft, storing letter shapes as scalable vectors for crisp text at any size.

Full name
TrueType Font
Developed by
Apple / Microsoft
Released
1989
Extension
.ttf
MIME type
image/ttf
Transparency
Varies

How to open a TTF file

TTF installs on Windows, Mac and Linux and opens in font tools like FontForge; convert to WOFF for the web.

What TTF files are used for

Logos & branding

Crisp marks that scale from favicon to billboard.

Print & cutting

Vector paths drive printers, plotters and cutters.

Illustration & UI

Icons and artwork that stay sharp at any size.

Strengths & limitations

✔ Strengths✖ Limitations
Infinitely scalableNo transparency support
Limited support — may need converting

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Frequently asked questions

TTF (TrueType Font) is the standard outline font format from Apple and Microsoft, storing letter shapes as scalable vectors for crisp text at any size.

TTF installs on Windows, Mac and Linux and opens in font tools like FontForge; convert to WOFF for the web.

TTF is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.

Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your TTF file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.

No — TTF doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.