What is the difference between .pfb and .pgx?
- Extension
- .pfb
- .pgx
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Font
- Disk Image
- Developer
- Adobe Systems
- Hopedot Technologies
- 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.
- The PGX file format is associated with Hopedot VOS, a virtual operating system software that allows users to run a separate operating environment on their computers, similar to virtualization technologies. A PGX file typically contains data related to the Hopedot VOS environment, such as settings, applications, and other user-specific information.
- MIME Type
- application/x-font
- application/vnd.hopedot.pgx
- Sample
- sample.pfb
- Wikipedia
- .pfb on Wikipedia