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WOFF2 to WOFF Converter

Turn WOFF2 files into WOFF in a couple of clicks. Brotli-compressed web font — around 30% smaller than WOFF. Compressed font wrapper built for the web. The conversion is lossless — every pixel, sample or byte in the source is preserved.

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WOFF2 files (.woff2) · up to 40.0 MB each

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Drop a WOFF2 file above and FileTools360 will turn it into WOFF — right here on your device, without uploading anything.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your WOFF2 files

    Drag them onto the upload area, choose them from your device, or paste them from your clipboard. You can queue several at once.

  2. 2

    Adjust the settings if you want to

    The defaults suit most people. Open Advanced to control the output settings.

  3. 3

    Convert and download

    Press Convert. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded. Download files one by one, or grab them all as a ZIP.

WOFF2 and WOFF explained

WOFF2 uses Brotli compression, producing web fonts roughly 30% smaller than WOFF. It is the format every current browser prefers.

WOFF wraps a TrueType or OpenType font with compression and metadata, specifically for delivery over the web.

Where WOFF2 files come from
Modern web font delivery.
Where WOFF is used
Web font services and site asset pipelines.

WOFF2 vs WOFF

The two formats solve different problems, which is why converting between them involves trade-offs rather than a straight upgrade.

WOFF2 compared with WOFF
PropertySourceTarget
CompressionLosslessLossless
Introduced20142009
Browser supportAll modern browsers.All browsers including old ones.
WOFF2 is stronger at
The smallest web font format available. Supported by all current browsers. Directly reduces page load time.
WOFF is stronger at
Compressed for the web. Supported by every browser including very old ones. Carries licensing metadata.

Why convert WOFF2 to WOFF?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of WOFF2: desktop installation, or supporting very old browsers. WOFF is the better fit when you must support browsers from before roughly 2016.

WOFF2 limitations that prompt the switch
No support in browsers older than roughly 2016. Not installable as a desktop font.
What you give up
Around 30% larger than WOFF2. Superseded for any modern browser target.

What is preserved when converting WOFF2 to WOFF?

Both formats store the content without discarding data, so this conversion preserves it exactly. The file size may change because the two formats compress differently, but the content itself is unaffected.

About these formats

Source

Web Open Font Format 2

Brotli-compressed web font — around 30% smaller than WOFF.

Extensions
.woff2
MIME type
font/woff2
Best for
Modern web fonts · Fast page loads
Compatibility
All modern browsers.

Target

Web Open Font Format

Compressed font wrapper built for the web.

Extensions
.woff
MIME type
font/woff
Best for
Web fonts with legacy browser support
Compatibility
All browsers including old ones.

Glyph outlines and metadata are preserved. Converting a font does not grant you the right to redistribute or embed it — check the licence that came with the file.

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