Convert WOFF Font to EOT Format
Superseded by WOFF2 which offers 30% better compression — WOFF is only needed for IE 9–11 fallback. 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 WOFF to EOT?
Superseded by WOFF2 which offers 30% better compression — WOFF is only needed for IE 9–11 fallback — converting to EOT overcomes this by providing the only web font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 WOFF files were created for embedding fonts in html emails where woff2 support is inconsistent, but now you need a format suited to different workflows
WOFF vs EOT — Format Comparison
Web Open Font Format (.woff)
Embedded OpenType (.eot)
How to Convert WOFF to EOT
Upload your WOFF file
Drag your .woff file onto the upload area or click to browse. We accept WOFF files up to 10 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 WOFF 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 WOFF?
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WOFF files are typically 30 KB – 3 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 WOFF files up to 10 MB. Your files are processed securely and deleted from our servers after conversion.
What's the difference between WOFF and EOT?
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WOFF (Web Open Font Format) is best for serving web fonts with decent compression and broad browser compatibility including older browsers. EOT (Embedded OpenType) is best for supporting web fonts in internet explorer 6–8, the only browsers that require this format. Key tradeoff: WOFF's advantage is compressed wrapper around ttf/otf that reduces font file sizes by ~40% while adding web-specific metadata, 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 WOFF to EOT Conversion
Review the output EOT file to ensure all formatting and content transferred correctly from your WOFF source
Keep a backup of your original WOFF 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.
Ready to Convert?
Upload your WOFF file above and get your EOT in seconds. Free, fast, and secure.