Convert WOFF2 to OpenType (OTF) Online Free

Convert WOFF2 web font files to OpenType format for desktop and professional use. WOFF2 Brotli compression is reversed to produce a standard OTF file ready for installation, design software, and print workflows.

Quick Answer

To convert WOFF2 to OTF, drop your .woff2 file onto the ChangeThisFile converter. Brotli compression is reversed and the font data extracted in your browser using opentype.js. All CFF outlines, OpenType layout features, and kerning are preserved in the output OTF. Free, no upload, fully private.

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Convert WOFF2 to OpenType (OTF)

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WOFF2 vs OpenType (OTF): Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

FeatureWOFF2OpenType (OTF)
CompressionBrotli (highest ratio for fonts)None (uncompressed)
Primary useModern web font servingDesktop, design, and print
InstallationBrowser-only, not installableInstallable on all operating systems
File sizeSmallest font format availableFull uncompressed size
Design toolsNot supportedInDesign, Illustrator, Figma, Sketch
Print workflowNot usablePDF embedding, press-ready output
Font editingCannot open in editorsFull editing in FontForge, Glyphs

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Extracting desktop fonts from a web font kit

Many font services provide WOFF2 for web use. If you also need the font for desktop applications, convert WOFF2 to OTF to get an installable version.

Using web fonts in print and PDF production

Print production requires OTF or TTF fonts for PDF embedding. Convert WOFF2 to OTF to use the font in InDesign, Illustrator, or other layout tools.

Inspecting font internals with a font editor

Open the extracted OTF in FontForge, Glyphs, or RoboFont to examine glyph outlines, OpenType feature code, kerning classes, and font metadata.

Cross-platform font deployment

When you need to distribute a font to users on different platforms for desktop use, OTF provides broad compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Archiving fonts in an open format

OTF is a widely documented, non-compressed format suitable for long-term archival. Convert WOFF2 to OTF for storage in font libraries and asset management systems.

How to Convert WOFF2 to OpenType (OTF)

  1. 1

    Drop your WOFF2 file

    Drag and drop your .woff2 font file onto the converter, or click to browse. WOFF2 files with CFF or TrueType data are both supported.

  2. 2

    Instant conversion

    Brotli compression is reversed and the WOFF2 container unwrapped entirely in your browser. All glyph outlines, OpenType tables, and font metadata are extracted.

  3. 3

    Download your OTF file

    Click Download to save the decompressed .otf font file. Install it on your OS, use it in design software, or embed it in print documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. WOFF2 uses lossless Brotli compression. Decompressing it recovers all original font data — glyph outlines, kerning, OpenType features, and metadata — without any quality loss.

OTF files are significantly larger than WOFF2 because Brotli compression is very efficient. Expect the OTF to be roughly 50-70% larger, restoring the full uncompressed font data.

Yes. All GSUB and GPOS features — ligatures, stylistic alternates, contextual alternates, small caps, fractions, ordinals — are stored in OpenType tables that are fully preserved.

Yes. Install the OTF on your system and it becomes available in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and all other Adobe apps that use system fonts.

WOFF2 can contain either CFF or TrueType outlines. The converter handles both types. The output will contain whichever outline format was in the original WOFF2.

The legality depends on your font license. Some web font licenses restrict conversion to desktop formats. Always review the font's EULA. This tool performs a technical conversion; licensing responsibility is yours.

Yes. The entire decompression and extraction process runs in your browser. No font data is transmitted to any server. This is safe for proprietary and licensed typefaces.

Yes. Variable font tables (fvar, gvar, avar, STAT) are preserved during extraction. The resulting OTF will support the same variation axes and named instances.

If the WOFF2 contains CFF data, OTF is the natural output format. CFF outlines use cubic curves preferred in professional typography. Choose TTF if you need broader legacy compatibility.

Yes. The extracted OTF can be converted back to WOFF2 or any other font format. Since the extraction is lossless, re-compressing will produce an equivalent WOFF2 file.

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