File Extension Library


.WOFF File Extension

  • Developer by: WebFonts Working Group
  • Category: Font Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .WOFF files and how to open them?

Can't open .WOFF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WOFF file.

What is a .WOFF file extension?

.WOFF file extension is created by WebFonts Working Group. .WOFF has been classified as Font Files. The format of .WOFF file is Binary.

.WOFF is Web Open Font Format File

A WOFF file is a web font file created in the WOFF (Web Open Font Format) format, an open format used for delivering webpage fonts on the fly. It is saved as a compressed container and supports TrueType (.TTF) and OpenType (.OTF) fonts and also supports font licensing information.

WOFF files allow web developers to use custom fonts rather than the standard web fonts. Many browsers support the WOFF format, but most of them do not support WOFF files until recent versions. WOFF files are referenced within CSS files using the @font-face rule. WOFF files were replaced with .WOFF2 files, which are saved in the WOFF 2.0 format that features improved compression.

NOTE: FontForge allows you to create OTF and TTF font files from the WOFF file.

List of all softwares that can open the Web Open Font Format File
Windows
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
FontForge
Mac
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
FontForge
Linux
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
FontForge

How to fix problems with .WOFF files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .WOFF files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .WOFF file format
  2. You need to check the .WOFF file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)