| Extension | .pfb |
| Category | images |
| Description | The PFB, or PostScript Font Binary file format, is used in desktop publishing to store Type 1 fonts. These fonts are scalable and employ an outline-based rendering method for top-quality, resolution-independent graphics. |
| Technical details | PFB files contain binary data detailing the font's outlines, metrics, and other crucial elements for precise font rendering. Alongside a PFB file, a corresponding PFM file may be used, which offers additional font metrics like character widths and kerning data. It is not specified whether the PFM file is included with the PFB file or needs to be acquired separately. Normally, PFB files have a .pfb file extension and are compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. For sharing or distribution, these files are often compressed into .zip or .sit formats. Moreover, PFB files can be used with a variety of software applications, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as many other desktop publishing applications. |
