What is the difference between .pfm and .dds?
- Extension
- .pfm
- .dds
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Font
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Adobe Systems
- Microsoft
- Description
- A Printer Font Metrics (PFM) file is a type of file associated with Adobe Type 1 fonts used in Microsoft Windows. It contains metric information about a font, such as character widths, heights, and kerning pairs, which are essential for correctly displaying and printing text. The PFM file works in conjunction with a PFB (Printer Font Binary) file, which contains the actual font outline data.
- A DDS file is a raster image saved in the DirectDraw Surface (DDS) container format. It can store compressed and uncompressed pixel formats and is often used for texturing video game unit models. DDS files may also be used to store Windows desktop backgrounds or wallpapers.
- MIME Type
- application/x-font-type1
- image/x-dds
- Sample
- sample.pfm
- sample.dds
- Wikipedia
- .pfm on Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia