Convert BDF to FON

File Extension BDF
Full Name Bdiff Bupdate Binary Update Format

BDF format was developed by Adobe. BDF file contains font data in graphical format. BDF standard is no longer developed, and the newset version, BDF 2.2, was introduced in 2013. Full documentation for BDF is still available on Adobe website.

File Extension FON
Full Name Microsoft Windows Bitmap Font Format

Files with the FON extension are used in systems from the Windows family, starting with Windows 3.11. FON files are files that are used to store bitmap fonts. It is a predefined font size that cannot be changed. Some of the FON files are pre-installed with the system, but can also be added at a later time.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "BDF") to another (referred to as "FON"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, BDF 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 BDF to format FON becomes essential.

So, how can we perform BDF to FON 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 BDF and transforming it into format FON. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of BDF to FON converters.

Conversion from BDF to FON

How to convert the BDF file to FON?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of BDF to FON. 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 BDF file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file BDF, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the BDF file to the application
  • Select the output format of the FON file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file FON on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted FON file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the BDF format:
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Other conversions
to the FON 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.