About the Otf file format
- Name
- OpenType Font
- Extension
- .otf
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Font
- Developer
- Microsoft, Adobe
- Description
- An OTF file is a font file saved in the OpenType format developed by Adobe and Microsoft. It combines aspects of the PostScript and TrueType font formats. OTF fonts are fully scalable, meaning the characters can be resized without losing quality.
- MIME Type
- font/opentype
- Sample
- sample.otf
- Wikipedia
- .otf on Wikipedia
Open Type Font (OTF) is a font type format developed by both Adobe Systems and Microsoft Corporation. It is a combination of Postscript features and True Type font’s formats. The font files are resizeable, attaining much smaller file sizes while retaining the quality of the files. Mac OS X and Windows versions support the OTF file format.
It’s commonly referred to as a better font thanks to its cross-platform support. A lot of computer programs often use the OTF format due to its wide availability, flexibility, and ability to handle the different behaviors of most writing systems.
The files in this format are stored in a directory for easy access. It is described as a human-readable text stored in Adobe’s open Feature file format. OTF can stipulate advanced typographical controls. Also, it’s able to add digital signatures, ensuring the data integrity of a font set.
It also acts as a template file, which is used by Open Office spreadsheets to create formulas that help in automatically filling spreadsheets. Tuft design formulas are also created using the OTF file format and are used to weave designs into various textiles products. Besides, the file gives yarn-placement thread ups and information about tuft length.
NedGraphics seized using the .otf extension after a conflict with the file format. Blu-ray and OnkoS applications also support the OTF files.
