What is the difference between .pfb and .mat?
- Extension
- .pfb
- .mat
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Font
- Data
- Developer
- Adobe Systems
- The MathWorks
- Description
- A Printer Font Binary (PFB) file is a type of font file used specifically in the context of Adobe Type 1 fonts. It stores font data in a binary format, which includes the glyph shapes and font metrics necessary for rendering text accurately on screens and in print. The PFB file is typically used in conjunction with a metric file (with an .AFM or .PFM extension) that provides additional layout information. This file format was widely used for high-quality typography on PostScript printers.
- MAT (MATLAB Image Format) is an image file format created by MathWorks for storing and sharing MATLAB data and images. It contains data in a binary format, as well as metadata describing the image. MAT files can be used to store images, 3D models, and other types of data.
- MIME Type
- application/x-font
- application/octet-stream
- Sample
- sample.pfb
- sample.mat
- Wikipedia
- .pfb on Wikipedia
- .mat on Wikipedia