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Convert PFB to CID

Convert PFB fonts to CID format, edit and optimize fonts online and free.

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Printer Font Binary (.pfb)

The PFB (Printer Font Binary) file extension is associated with Adobe's Type 1 fonts, primarily used in Windows operating systems. These files store font data in a compact binary format, which includes glyph data and encryption for protection. Introduced in the 1980s, PFB files were part of Adobe's PostScript technology, enabling high-quality digital typesetting. They work alongside PFM (Printer Font Metrics) files, which contain character measurements. PFB files are essential for precise font rendering in professional printing and digital design.

PFB Converter

Character Identifier Font (.cid)

The CID (Character Identifier) file extension, developed by Adobe, is used for CID-keyed fonts, which are composite (multibyte) Type 1 fonts designed to support large character sets, particularly for East Asian languages like Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. These fonts address glyphs by number rather than name, allowing for efficient handling of extensive character sets. Introduced to meet the demands of the Far East markets, CID fonts facilitate high-quality digital typesetting and printing by leveraging the PostScript language.

CID Converter

How to convert PFB to CID?

  1. Upload PFB File

    Select any PFB font you wish to convert by clicking the Choose File button.

  2. Select PFB Tools

    For advanced customized conversion, use PFB to CID tools and click Convert.

  3. Download Your CID

    Let the file convert, then you can download your CID file right afterward.

Convert PFB to CID

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PFB format to CID?

To change PFB format to CID, upload your PFB file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your PFB file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted CID file afterward.

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Convert PFB to CID on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PFB file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PFB_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PFB_INPUT_FILE --to cid

Convert PFB to CID on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to PFB file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PFB_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PFB_INPUT_FILE --to cid

Convert PFB to CID on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PFB file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PFB_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PFB_INPUT_FILE --to cid

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