Font
What is a .ttf file?
A .ttf file is a TrueType Font. This is a font file — a typeface your system can install and use.
How to open a .ttf file
- Double-click it on Windows or Mac to preview and install.
- FontForge (free) opens and inspects unusual font formats.
The registry records this extension against TrueType Font, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .ttf file
- FontForge or an online converter turns older fonts into .ttf, .otf or .woff2.
MIME type
When a .ttf file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
font/ttfThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .ttf.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrueType Font | — | font/ttf | x-fmt/453 |