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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 a PFB file from your computer to initiate the upload.

  2. Select PFB Tools

    Adjust PFB to CID settings with tools, then press Convert.

  3. Download Your CID

    Download your CID font once the conversion process is complete.

Convert PFB to CID

Convert PFB to CID on Desktop

(macOS • Windows • Linux)

Once installed, Vertopal CLI supports conversion of PFB font into CID font.

  1. Open the command-line prompt for operations.
  2. Either cd into the PFB file directory or provide the path.
  3. Run the command after entering your file path in place of PFB_INPUT_FILE. $ vertopal convert PFB_INPUT_FILE --to cid

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