Online converters cap files at 2MB or 5MB. A complex OpenType font can easily exceed 10MB. The Full version handles files up to 10GB (theoretical limit of the file system).
The full version can crawl through subfolders. If your "Downloads" folder is a chaotic mess of 100 font subdirectories, the full version will find every font, keep the folder structure intact, and convert them all. tera font converter full
If there is one area where Tera Font Converter (and the myriad websites that host this engine) falls short, it is aesthetics. Online converters cap files at 2MB or 5MB
Most iterations of this tool—whether it’s a downloadable desktop executable or a web-based interface—look like they were designed in 2005. The UI is often cluttered, utilitarian, and strictly functional. You won't find sleek Material Design elements or dark modes here. The full version can crawl through subfolders
However, I would argue that this is a "feature," not a bug. The target demographic for this software is often government clerks, stenographers, and local newspaper editors who are used to a specific workflow. They don't need a pretty interface; they need a big text box and a button that says "Convert." In this regard, the software delivers perfectly. It is instantly recognizable and requires zero learning curve.