File Extension Database

Open EOT File

The acronym EOT stands for Embedded OpenType, and EOT files are font files formatted according to this technology file format.

OpenType font type EOT files can be found embedded in a document such as a web page or PowerPoint presentation.

These types of font files are created from proprietary and open source software, such as Microsoft's Web Embedding Fonts Tool (WEFT).

EOT files are not meant to be opened manually and their size is reduced by including only the required characters in the file, which is known as subset fonts, you will also have the same shrinking effect when implementing data compression.

If for any reason the EOT font should fail, or be missing from the embedded web pages, the secondary option of the font specification takes effect and is used for the intended web page.

Programs that support EOT file

How Can I Open EOT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open EOT file is to find a EOT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EOT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open EOT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as EOT file opener then try to search online for "EOT viewer", "application to open EOT file" or "open EOT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open EOT file

How Can I Open EOT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a EOT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EOT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with EOT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as EOT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open EOT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open EOT file then try to search for "EOT viewer", "application to open EOT file" or "read EOT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read EOT file

How Can I Open EOT File on Android

If you downloaded a EOT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded EOT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "EOT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "EOT viewer", "EOT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open EOT File on iPhone or iPad

To open EOT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the EOT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "EOT". This way you can find apps which can open EOT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "EOT viewer" or "EOT file" online in your favorite search engine.