Convert TTF Font to EOT Format
Single font file per style (one for Regular, one for Bold, etc.) and larger file sizes than WOFF/WOFF2 for web use. Converting to EOT gives you a key advantage: the only web font format supported by internet explorer 6, 7, and 8 — mandatory for legacy ie compatibility. EOT is best for supporting web fonts in internet explorer 6–8, the only browsers that require this format.
Why Convert TTF to EOT?
Single font file per style (one for Regular, one for Bold, etc.) and larger file sizes than WOFF/WOFF2 for web use — converting to EOT overcomes this by providing the only web font format supported by internet explorer 6, 7, and 8 — mandatory for legacy ie compatibility
EOT is the right choice when you need to: supporting custom web fonts in legacy internet explorer 6–8 installations
Gain broader compatibility — EOT works with Internet Explorer 6–11 only; no other browser has ever implemented EOT support
Your TTF files were created for embedding fonts in pdf documents for print production, but now you need a format suited to different workflows
TTF vs EOT — Format Comparison
TrueType Font (.ttf)
Embedded OpenType (.eot)
How to Convert TTF to EOT
Upload your TTF file
Drag your .ttf file onto the upload area or click to browse. We accept TTF files up to 20 MB.
Choose EOT as output format
Select .eot (Embedded OpenType) from the format list. Configure any format-specific settings to match your requirements.
Convert and download
Click Convert and wait for processing. Your EOT file will be ready to download in seconds. The result is optimized for supporting web fonts in internet explorer 6–8, the only browsers that require this format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TTF to EOT conversion lossless?
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When both formats support lossless data, the conversion preserves all content. Same glyph quality as source font with MicroType Express (MTX) compression and URL binding.
How large will my EOT file be compared to the original TTF?
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TTF files are typically 50 KB – 5 MB, while EOT files are typically 30 KB – 3 MB. The actual size depends on content complexity and any quality settings you choose.
What software can open the converted EOT file?
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EOT is compatible with: Internet Explorer 6–11 only; no other browser has ever implemented EOT support.
What is the maximum file size I can convert?
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PureConverter accepts TTF files up to 20 MB. Your files are processed securely and deleted from our servers after conversion.
What's the difference between TTF and EOT?
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TTF (TrueType Font) is best for desktop font installation on windows and macos with maximum application compatibility. EOT (Embedded OpenType) is best for supporting web fonts in internet explorer 6–8, the only browsers that require this format. Key tradeoff: TTF's advantage is quadratic bezier outlines with bytecode hinting enable precise pixel-level rendering control on screens, while EOT's advantage is the only web font format supported by internet explorer 6, 7, and 8 — mandatory for legacy ie compatibility.
Pro Tips for TTF to EOT Conversion
Review the output EOT file to ensure all formatting and content transferred correctly from your TTF source
Keep a backup of your original TTF file — while our conversion is reliable, having the source is always recommended
EOT works especially well for: maintaining backward compatibility in enterprise intranets still using ie
Did you know? EOT was Microsoft's proprietary attempt to create a DRM-protected web font format — it included URL binding so fonts would only work on specific domains, but the W3C rejected it in favor of the open WOFF format.
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Upload your TTF file above and get your EOT in seconds. Free, fast, and secure.