What is the difference between .pfb and .woff?
- Extension
- .pfb
- .woff
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Font
- Font
- Developer
- Adobe Systems
- WebFonts Working Group
- 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.
- A WOFF (Web Open Font Format) file is a web font file format used for embedding fonts on websites. It is essentially a compressed version of a font designed to be compact and fast to load, making it highly suitable for use over the internet. WOFF files support metadata and font licensing information, ensuring that fonts can be legally used and distributed. The format is widely supported across modern web browsers, providing a standardized way to include custom fonts in web designs, thus enhancing the visual appearance and typography.
- MIME Type
- application/x-font
- application/font-woff
- Sample
- sample.pfb
- sample.woff
- Wikipedia
- .pfb on Wikipedia
- .woff on Wikipedia