Web Open Font Format 2
General Information
| Title | WOFF2 File Extension |
| Extension | .woff2 |
| Full Form | Web Open Font Format 2 |
| File Type | Font File |
| Developer | |
| MIME Type | font/woff2 |
File Function
| Primary Function | Web font delivery |
| Additional Functions | Text rendering, Typography styling |
| Features | Compression, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Web Development | Yes |
| Web Design | Yes |
| Performance Optimization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Font exploits |
| Best Practices | Validation, Sanitization |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2012 |
| Latest Update | W3C Recommendation, 2018 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .woff, .ttf, .otf, .eot |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Google Chrome |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |
 Mozilla Firefox |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |
 Microsoft Edge |
Free | Windows, Mac |
 Adobe Photoshop |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 FontForge |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |