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TTC Font Collection Installation Requirements for Total Launcher

Font Compatibility: TrueType Collections (.ttc)

Compatibility Notice: Total Launcher does not natively support multi-face `.ttc` (TrueType Collection) font files. Individual `.ttf` or `.otf` font files must be individually extracted before assigning them to text objects inside Total Launcher.

Understanding the Limitation

A `.ttc` file is a container housing multiple font styles and weights (e.g., Light, Regular, Bold, Italic) in a single file to save space. Because Total Launcher utilizes standard Android `Typeface` pickers without an internal font-index selection interface, pointing directly at a `.ttc` file usually results in:

Step 1: Extract Individual .ttf Files

Before opening Total Launcher, unpack the `.ttc` collection into standalone font files using one of the following methods:

Web-Based Extractor (Quickest for Mobile or PC)

  1. Upload the `.ttc` file to a free font extraction tool (e.g., Transfonter).
  2. Download the extracted `.zip` archive.
  3. Unzip the individual `.ttf` or `.otf` files (e.g., FontName-Regular.ttf, FontName-Bold.ttf).

Step 2: Install Extracted Fonts in Total Launcher

Best Practice: Create a dedicated font directory on the device (e.g., /Internal Storage/Fonts/) to keep your custom `.ttf` files organized and easily accessible during layout builds.

  1. Copy the extracted `.ttf` or `.otf` files to local device storage.
  2. Long-press the target Text or Graphic Text object in the layout and tap Options (gear icon).
  3. Go to Text > Font (or Typeface).
  4. Tap the Folder / Local File icon in the font picker dialog.
  5. Browse to the font directory, select the desired `.ttf` file, and apply.

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

Issue Cause Solution
Font renders as system default Total Launcher cannot parse the `.ttc` header. Unpack into `.ttf` prior to selecting in TL.
Bold and Italic look identical Only one weight face was assigned. Extract all weights separately and assign each specific `.ttf` file per style.
File not visible in file picker Storage permission restriction or wrong extension. Ensure file extension is `.ttf` or `.otf` and is stored in user-accessible storage.