File extension TTF
| File type | TrueType Font Format |
| Developer | Apple |
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What is a TTF file?
Files with the .TTF extension contain fonts written in the form of Bezier curve templates, which allows for scaling without losing quality. This means that the characters formatted using the TrueType format look the same when viewed on a computer screen as when printed, and that their size can be changed without compromising the look.
This format was initially created by Apple as a response to paid PostScript fonts. Today it is used by many platforms and is considered one of the most popular types of font formats.
Program(s) that can open the .TTF file
Windows
Linux
More information about TTF file
TTF (short for True Type Font) file format is used by font files. The format was codeveloped by Apple and Microsoft and thus is supported by both Mac and Windows operating systems as raster font format. TTF file stores fonts based on Bezier curves templates.
TTF format advantages
TTF fonts are stored in raster format, so they can be resized without any loss in quality. TTF fonts look the same on computer screen as well as in print. TTF format uses technology that combines fonts (templates) and raster program that converts font templates into raster images.
Additional information
TTF format is multiplatform and considered as one of the most popular font format.
TTF files can be created using various image editors, such as CorelDraw or OpenOffice Draw.
How to open TTF files
If you cannot open the TTF file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports TTF among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the TTF file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the TTF format files
The inability to open and operate the TTF file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the TrueType Font Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a TTF file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the TTF file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the TTF from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the TTF format
- The TTF file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the TTF file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a TTF file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the TTF file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the TTF file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the TTF file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Similar extensions
| .acfm | Adobe Composite Font Metrics Format |
| .afm | Adobe Font Metrics Format |
| .amfm | Adobe Multiple Font Metrics Format |
| .bdf | Bdiff Bupdate Binary Update Format |
| .cga | Ventura Publisher CGA Display Font |
| .compositefont | Composite Font Format |
| .dfont | Mac OS X Data Fork Suitcase Format |
| .eot | Embedded OpenType Font Format |
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.TTF) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected TTF file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the TTF file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. TTF) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.