Convert FON to OTF
| File Extension | FON |
| Full Name | Microsoft Windows Bitmap Font Format |
Files with the FON extension are used in systems from the Windows family, starting with Windows 3.11. FON files are files that are used to store bitmap fonts. It is a predefined font size that cannot be changed. Some of the FON files are pre-installed with the system, but can also be added at a later time.
| File Extension | OTF |
| Full Name | OpenType Font File Format |
Files with the .OTF extension file contain fully scalable fonts saved in the OpenType format developed by Adobe and Microsoft. It is similar to PostScript and TrueType fonts, and retains its quality when resizing.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "FON") to another (referred to as "OTF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, FON file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format FON to format OTF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform FON to OTF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format FON and transforming it into format OTF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of FON to OTF converters.
Conversion from FON to OTF
FON to OTF
How to convert the FON file to OTF?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of FON to OTF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the FON file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file FON, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the FON file to the application
- Select the output format of the OTF file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file OTF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted OTF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the FON format:
Other conversions
to the OTF format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.