Convert TTF to PFB

File Extension TTF
Full Name TrueType Font Format

Files with the .TTF extension contain fonts written in the form of Bezier curve templates, which allows for scaling without losing quality. This means that the characters formatted using the TrueType format look the same when viewed on a computer screen as when printed, and that their size can be changed without compromising the look.

File Extension PFB
Full Name Printer Font Binary Format

PFB is a font file format; it is a binary form of PFA file. PFB files store mathematical definitions of glyph silhouettes for given fonts.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "TTF") to another (referred to as "PFB"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, TTF file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format TTF to format PFB becomes essential.

So, how can we perform TTF to PFB file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format TTF and transforming it into format PFB. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of TTF to PFB converters.

Conversion from TTF to PFB

How to convert the TTF file to PFB?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of TTF to PFB. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the TTF file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file TTF, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the TTF file to the application
  • Select the output format of the PFB file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file PFB on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted PFB file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
to the PFB format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.