Complete Font Guide
Master web fonts with our comprehensive guide. Learn about TTF, OTF, WOFF, WOFF2 formats, font optimization, and conversion best practices.
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Font Formats Explained
Understanding different font formats and their use cases
TTF (TrueType Font)
The most common font format, supported by all browsers and operating systems.
Universal support
Large file size
No compression
OTF (OpenType Font)
Advanced format with better typography features and Unicode support.
Advanced features
Unicode support
Larger than TTF
WOFF (Web Open Font Format)
Compressed format designed specifically for web use with good browser support.
Web optimized
Compressed
Good support
WOFF2 (Web Open Font Format 2)
Next-generation web font format with superior compression and performance.
Best compression
Modern browsers
Fast loading
Font Optimization Techniques
Improve web performance with proper font optimization
Font Subsetting
Include only the characters you need to reduce file size significantly.
/* Include only Latin characters */
@font-face {
font-family: 'MyFont';
src: url('myfont-latin.woff2') format('woff2');
unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153;
}Font Loading Strategy
Preload critical fonts
Use rel="preload" for above-the-fold fonts
Use font-display: swap
Show fallback fonts while custom fonts load
Implement font fallbacks
Provide system fonts as fallbacks for better UX
Web Typography Best Practices
Follow these guidelines for optimal web typography
Font Selection
- Choose fonts with good readability on screens
- Limit to 2-3 font families maximum
- Ensure sufficient contrast ratios
Performance Considerations
- Use WOFF2 for modern browsers, WOFF as fallback
- Implement proper caching headers
- Monitor Core Web Vitals for font impact
Convert Fonts Between Formats
Use our free online tools to convert your font files