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WOFF vs WOFF2 — Comparison & Free Converter

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Some metadata may not survive

Your WOFF file may contain name table (compressed) metadata. WOFF2 has limited or no support for these metadata types. Location data (GPS), camera settings, and color profiles may be stripped during conversion.

ウェブフォントの進化は目覚ましく、特に日本語のような複雑な文字体系を持つ言語では、その恩恵は計り知れません。WOFFからWOFF2への変換は、単なるファイル形式の変更以上の意味を持ちます。この変換により、ウェブサイトの表示速度が向上し、ユーザーエクスペリエンスが格段に高まります。特に、豊富な漢字を含む日本語フォントはファイルサイズが大きくなりがちですが、WOFF2の優れた圧縮技術は、その課題を大きく解決します。訪問者はより速くコンテンツにアクセスでき、サイト運営者にとってはサーバー負荷の軽減というメリットもあります。このページでは、大切なフォントデータを最新の技術で最適化し、より快適なウェブ環境を実現するためのお手伝いをいたします。

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日本語のWOFF2フォントは、特に縦書き表示の際に、文字間や行間の調整がより精密に行えるため、伝統的な表現を重視するデザインでその真価を発揮します。これにより、紙媒体に匹敵する美しい組版がウェブ上でも実現可能になります。

About WOFF to WOFF2 Conversion

WOFF or WOFF2 — which format should you use? The answer depends on your needs. Here's a quick breakdown.

WOFF (Web Open Font Format) wraps TTF/OTF in compression for fast web delivery. It has limited platform support. WOFF2 is the next-generation web font format with ~30% better compression than WOFF. It has limited platform support.

Full Name: WOFF uses Web Open Font Format, while WOFF2 uses Web Open Font Format 2. Compression: WOFF uses Lossless, while WOFF2 uses Lossless. Typical File Size: WOFF uses 30–300 KB, while WOFF2 uses 20–200 KB (~30% smaller than WOFF).

So when should you convert WOFF to WOFF2? This conversion is ideal when you You need a file that works in web browsers. This conversion helps you optimize files for fast web delivery.

Converting WOFF to WOFF2 maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.

If you've decided WOFF2 is the right choice, CocoConvert makes the conversion effortless. Upload your .woff file, pick WOFF2, and click Convert — done in seconds. The converter runs on secure servers in Germany, powered by FFmpeg, Sharp, and qpdf. Files are encrypted via TLS and erased within 24 hours.

Free tier: 5 files/hour, 250 MB each. Pro: 100 files/hour, 5 GB each. Works in every modern browser on desktop and mobile.

How to Convert WOFF to WOFF2

  1. 1

    Choose your WOFF file

    Upload your .woff file using drag-and-drop or the file browser. Batch mode lets you add multiple files.

  2. 2

    Set format to WOFF2

    Select .woff2 from the output options. The converter applies optimal quality settings automatically.

  3. 3

    Run the conversion

    Click Convert. Server-side processing means your device stays fast — even for large font files.

  4. 4

    Get your WOFF2 file

    Download your converted file instantly. Batch downloads are available as a zip archive.

What Happens When You Convert WOFF to WOFF2

Your WOFF file is decoded and re-encoded as WOFF2.

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Your WOFF file is uploaded and the format is validated

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The file content is decoded into its raw representation

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The data is re-encoded in WOFF2 format with optimal settings

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The converted file is ready for download

WOFF vs WOFF2 — Detailed Comparison

Feature.WOFF.WOFF2
Full NameWeb Open Font FormatWeb Open Font Format 2
CompressionLosslessLossless
Typical File Size30–300 KB20–200 KB (~30% smaller than WOFF)
Platform SupportLimitedLimited
Browser SupportUniversalmodern browsers
Year Created20102014
Open StandardYesYes

Should You Convert WOFF to WOFF2?

When to Convert

  • You need a file that works in web browsers

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use WOFF or WOFF2?

It depends on your goal. WOFF preserves full quality. WOFF2 preserves full quality. Choose based on whether file size or quality matters more for your use case.

Is WOFF2 higher quality than WOFF?

Not necessarily. Converting WOFF to WOFF2 maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings. Quality depends on the compression type and settings, not just the format name.

Can I convert WOFF to WOFF2 on Mac and Windows?

Yes. CocoConvert is a web-based tool that works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Is CocoConvert free for WOFF to WOFF2?

Yes. Free users get 5 conversions per hour (250 MB each). Pro subscribers unlock 100 files per hour, 5 GB per file, and priority processing.

What tools does CocoConvert use for WOFF to WOFF2?

CocoConvert uses FFmpeg for audio/video, Sharp for images, and qpdf for documents — the same open-source libraries used by Netflix, YouTube, and major enterprise platforms.

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