What is the difference between .pfb and .viff?
- Extension
- .pfb
- .viff
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Font
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Adobe Systems
- AccuSoft Pegasus
- 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 Visualization Image File Format (VIFF) is a specialized file format designed for storing image data. It is primarily used in scientific and technical applications where complex visualization of multi-dimensional data is required. VIFF files can store various types of data including grayscale, color, and multi-spectral images, making them suitable for tasks such as image processing, medical imaging, and remote sensing. This format supports a range of metadata, allowing for the inclusion of information about the image data, such as dimensions and color.
- MIME Type
- application/x-font
- image/x-viff
- Sample
- sample.pfb
- sample.viff
- Wikipedia
- .pfb on Wikipedia