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font/ttf

The MIME type for TrueType fonts. Widely used for OS-level installation.

Typical extensions

Primary uses

  • OS font installation
  • Fonts bundled with desktop applications

In a browser

Works with `@font-face`, but WOFF2 is preferred for web transfer.

On a server

Convert to WOFF2 for web delivery; ship raw TTF only when installing on the OS is the goal.

In email

Attachment-friendly. Watch licensing obligations before redistribution.

References