How to open a .woff2 file (Windows, Mac, Linux)

Q: Why can't I open my .woff2 file?

Usually your computer lacks an app that understands WOFF2. Install one of the apps listed here, or convert the file to a more common format.

A .woff2 file is a Web Open Font Format 2. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads WOFF2 yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.

Open a .woff2 file step by step

Confirm the file really is a .woff2. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
On Windows, open it with FontForge or convert to TTF to install.
On Mac, use FontForge or convert to TTF to install.
On Linux, try FontForge.
Still stuck? Convert the .woff2 to TTF, which opens more widely.

Best apps to open .woff2 files

Windows

FontForge
convert to TTF to install

macOS

FontForge
convert to TTF to install

Linux

FontForge

Web

Every modern browser via @font-face

Before you open it: Safe on the web, where browsers sandbox font loading.

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I open my .woff2 file?

Almost always because no installed app understands WOFF2. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.

How do I install a WOFF2 font on my computer?

Desktops do not install WOFF2 directly. Convert it to TTF or OTF first, then install that. WOFF2 is meant for websites, not the desktop.