What is the difference between .pfb and .otf?
- Extension
- .pfb
- .otf
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Font
- Font
- Developer
- Adobe Systems
- Microsoft, Adobe
- 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.
- An OTF file is a font file saved in the OpenType format developed by Adobe and Microsoft. It combines aspects of the PostScript and TrueType font formats. OTF fonts are fully scalable, meaning the characters can be resized without losing quality.
- MIME Type
- application/x-font
- font/opentype
- Sample
- sample.pfb
- sample.otf
- Wikipedia
- .pfb on Wikipedia
- .otf on Wikipedia