TTF File Extension

Programs that support TTF files

• Windows ¹³
• Mac OS ¹⁰
• Linux ³
• Online Services ²

Windows

• CorelDraw Graphics Suite
• FontCreator
• AMP Font Viewer
• FontLab Studio
• TypeTool
• DTL OTMaster
• Fontographer
• 6D Embroidery Software
• Birdfont
• Janome Digitizer Pro
• Microsoft Windows
• TTF to PS Type 1 Font Converter
• BitFonter

Mac OS

• Font Book
• FontLab Studio
• TypeTool
• Glyphs
• Birdfont
• Fontographer
• macOS
• DTL OTMaster
• macOS X
• FogLamp

Linux

• FontLab Studio
• Birdfont
• DTL OTMaster

Online Services

• Online Font Converter
• FreeFontConverter

How to open a TTF file?

If you can’t open a TTF file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

Font Book, CorelDraw Graphics Suite and FontCreator stand out as the preferred programs to manage TTF files effectively. To get the latest version of Fontographer, open the FontLab website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.

After setup, the operating system should recognize TTF files and link them with Fontographer.

Set Fontographer as your default TTF viewer

Set default app to open files on Mac

1. Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired TTF file to open a menu of available actions;
2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the window, and there you will find the "Enable" menu. The default selection is "Recommended Programs";
4. Choose "All Programs" within this menu and locate Fontographer. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default program.

Set default programs for Windows

1. Take the first step by right-clicking on your TTF file. Next, select "Open With" and then choose "Choose another app" from the available options;
2. From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select Fontographer as your desired application;
3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening TTF files.

Convert files to and from TTF

If a TTF file is difficult to handle, you might try converting it to formats such as AI, PES, PS, OTF, JEF or similar, which may be easier to work with.

Be aware that converting a TTF file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Offline conversion tools, like FontCreator, provide reliable and high-quality conversion of TTF files.

Convert TTF to other file formats

• TTF to XXX
• TTF to PS
• TTF to PFB
• TTF to FOG
• TTF to CDR
• TTF to EXP

Converting Files to TTF Format

• OTF to TTF
• TIFF to TTF
• DFONT to TTF
• SUIT to TTF
• FOG to TTF
• TIF to TTF

Solving Common TTF File Challenges

TTF files can sometimes be tricky, but minor software adjustments usually resolve the issues. Refer to the tips below for guidance.

How to edit a TTF file?

To make changes to TTF files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the font files. Online TTF editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for TrueType Font.

Best TTF Editor Software in 2026

Based on your described criteria, here is a list of available TTF editors.