OTF

Overview

OpenType extends TrueType with advanced typographic features such as ligatures, alternates, and small caps. It is the standard for professional desktop design while remaining widely compatible across systems.

Typical use cases

• Modern desktop design
• Advanced typography
• Brand fonts
• Professional print

Advantages

• Designed for modern desktop design
• Lossless storage
• Open specification
• Browser support: Universal

Disadvantages

• Feature support depends on apps
• Not as compact as WOFF2
• Some features are app-specific

How to open or use it

Open OTF files with an application that supports font/otf. Created and edited in font editors. For delivery, use a viewer or converter that reads otf.