TTF vs WOFF2 for Kannada Fonts: Which File Should You Use?

Use TTF for installed applications

TrueType Font files are suitable for installing on Windows, macOS, and Linux and using in design, office, and publishing software. They are convenient when the application selects fonts from the operating system.

Use WOFF2 for websites

WOFF2 applies web-focused compression and is supported by modern browsers. Smaller transfers improve loading performance, especially when a page uses several weights or many visitors are on mobile connections.

• Serve WOFF2 with an @font-face rule.
• Set font-display: swap to keep text visible.
• Preload only a font needed above the fold.
• Keep TTF as a user download, not the primary web payload.

Format does not determine Unicode compliance

A TTF can be Unicode or legacy encoded, and converting that file container to WOFF2 does not repair its character map. Compliance depends on the character mapping and shaping tables inside the font.