| Extension | .otf |
| Category | documents |
| Description | .otf (OpenType Font)
The .otf format is a scalable font format developed jointly by Adobe and Microsoft. OpenType fonts are used for both screen and print and support advanced typographic features like ligatures, small caps, and multiple numeral stylesThese fonts can include an extended character set and layout features, making them suitable for international typography and complex script languages. OpenType fonts are widely compatible with both Windows and macOS systems and are commonly used in professional publishing and graphic design. |
| Technical details | The `.otf` (OpenType Font) format, co-developed by Microsoft and Adobe, is a scalable font format enhancing TrueType and PostScript Type 1 fonts. OTF fonts are resizable without quality loss and include advanced typographic features like ligatures and small caps, accommodating complex and non-Latin scripts. These fonts, rich in glyphs, are based on either CFF (Compact Font Format) for smaller file sizes and sharp screen rendering, or TrueType outlines.
OTF is Unicode-compliant for multi-language support, cross-platform compatible, and includes a Variable Font format for various styles within a single file. It also supports font-specific DRM for controlled licensing. Widely used in both digital and print typography, OTF fonts are integral in PDFs and other document formats, favored by graphic designers and digital content creators for their flexibility and comprehensive typographic features. |
