Does converting EOT to PFB reduce quality?

Converting Embedded OpenType to PostScript Type 1 preserves all font data including outlines, glyphs, and metrics. The conversion maintains the integrity of your font while adapting it for the target format.

What file size reduction should I expect?

File size changes depend on the specific conversion from Embedded OpenType to PostScript Type 1. POSTSCRIPT TYPE 1 files may be larger or smaller depending on the format's structure and metadata.

Do PFB fonts work in all browsers?

PFB (PostScript Type 1) is not supported by web browsers. It's primarily used for professional printing.

Will my font's OpenType features work after conversion?

Yes, all OpenType features are preserved during conversion. This includes ligatures, kerning pairs, alternate glyphs, small caps, and other advanced typography features. The conversion process adapts the container format while preserving all font data.

Can I convert commercial/licensed fonts?

You can convert commercial fonts for testing purposes, but you must purchase the appropriate web font license before using them on a live website. Font licenses are format-specific – a desktop license for one format doesn't automatically grant web usage rights. Always check your license agreement or contact the foundry.

How is EOT different from PFB?

Embedded OpenType (EOT) is a font format with specific use cases. PostScript Type 1 (PFB) is a format for specific applications. Choose based on your target platform and requirements.

What's the best format for my use case?

For web use, convert to WOFF2 or WOFF instead. For desktop applications or print, PFB may be appropriate. Always check the requirements of your target platform.

Can I convert variable fonts?

Yes, variable fonts can be converted between formats while preserving all variation axes and design space. The conversion maintains the font's interpolation capabilities. Ensure your target browsers support variable fonts (Chrome 62+, Firefox 62+, Safari 11+).

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Source Format

Embedded OpenType

Embedded OpenType (EOT) is a Microsoft format primarily used for older Internet Explorer browsers (IE6-IE8). It includes DRM features but is largely obsolete with modern browsers supporting WOFF/WOFF2.

Target Format

PostScript Type 1

PostScript Type 1 Binary (PFB) is an Adobe font format used primarily for professional printing. It offers high-quality rendering and was the standard for desktop publishing before TrueType and OpenType became dominant.

Why Convert EOT to PFB?

Web developers optimizing fonts for faster page loads

Designers ensuring cross-platform compatibility

Publishers preparing fonts for digital distribution

Developers working with legacy browser support

How to Convert EOT to PFB

Simple 3-step process that takes less than a minute

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Click the convert button and our tool will process your font file in server RAM only. Files are processed and immediately deleted - never written to disk.

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Your converted PFB file will be ready immediately. Download it and use it in your project.

EOT vs PFB: Feature Comparison

Technical comparison between source and target formats

Feature	EOT	PFB	Winner
File Size	130 KB	145 KB (+12%)	EOT
Web Support	IE6-11 only	None	Neither
Desktop Support	None	None (obsolete)	Neither
Modern Compatibility	None	None	Neither
Era	IE era (2000s)	PostScript (1999)	Neither
Best For	Nothing (obsolete)	Nothing (obsolete)	Neither

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about converting EOT to PFB

1Why would I convert EOT to PFB?

Almost never. EOT is an obsolete IE web font; PFB is an obsolete PostScript print font. Both are dead technologies from the 1990s-2000s. If you need fonts from EOT: convert to TTF (desktop) or WOFF2 (web), not PFB.

2Does PFB work better for print than EOT?

EOT is for web, not print. But PFB is also obsolete for print. Modern print uses TTF/OTF embedded in PDFs. If you have EOT files and need print fonts: convert EOT → TTF, not to obsolete PFB.

3Will I lose OpenType features?

Completely. EOT has limited features; PFB has none (predates OpenType). You lose ligatures, stylistic sets, contextual alternates, extended characters. For functional fonts, convert EOT to TTF (preserves features), not PFB (strips everything).

4Can PFB be used on modern operating systems?

Poorly or not at all. Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+ have dropped PFB support. Fonts won't install properly. If you need desktop fonts from EOT, convert to TTF – it works everywhere. PFB barely works anywhere in 2024.

5Does converting EOT to PFB make sense for any workflow?

Only if maintaining 1990s print archives in original format. For any modern use – web, desktop, or print – convert EOT to current formats: WOFF2/WOFF for web, TTF for desktop/print. PFB is dead technology.

6What's the best format to convert EOT to?

For web: Convert EOT → WOFF2 + WOFF (replaces IE6-11 with modern browsers). For desktop/print: Convert EOT → TTF (universal compatibility). Never convert to obsolete formats like PFB or DFONT.

7Can PFB be used for web fonts?

No. No browser has ever supported PFB. EOT only worked in IE6-11. For modern web, convert EOT to WOFF2/WOFF. PFB is print-only (and obsolete there too). Keep web and desktop/print fonts separate with modern formats.

8Should I modernize EOT or keep it with PFB?

Modernize! Convert EOT to WOFF2/WOFF for web, TTF for desktop. Both EOT and PFB are obsolete formats that hurt compatibility and features. Use current standards: WOFF2 (web), TTF (desktop), PDF embedding (print).

File Size Comparison

See how file sizes change after conversion

Original (EOT)	Converted (PFB)	Change	Notes
130 KB (EOT)	145 KB (PFB)	+12% larger	Similar compression formats
245 KB (EOT)	285 KB (PFB)	+16% larger	Minimal size difference
75 KB (EOT)	82 KB (PFB)	+9% larger	Small increase
480 KB (EOT)	570 KB (PFB)	+19% larger	Consistent 10-20% increase

Performance Metrics

Technical performance indicators for this conversion

Performance:Poor
Both formats obsolete from 1990s-2000s
Browser Support:0% (PFB)
PFB never worked on web
Desktop Support:0% (both)
Modern systems dropped both formats
Recommendation:Avoid
Modernize to TTF/WOFF2 instead

Implementation Examples

Production-ready code for your converted fonts

Desktop Font Installation

Installing PFB fonts on your system

/* PFB Font Installation Instructions
   * 
   * Windows:
   * 1. Right-click the pfb file
   * 2. Click "Install" or "Install for all users"
   * 3. Font available in all applications
   *
   * macOS:
   * 1. Double-click the pfb file
   * 2. Click "Install Font" in Font Book
   * 3. Font available system-wide
   *
   * Linux:
   * 1. Copy pfb file to ~/.fonts/ or /usr/share/fonts/
   * 2. Run: fc-cache -f -v
   * 3. Font available in all applications
   *
   * Use in applications:
   * Select font from dropdown in:
   * - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
   * - Word, PowerPoint, Excel
   * - Any desktop application
   */

Browser Compatibility

Which browsers support PFB fonts

Browser	Support	Notes
Windows	No support	Both EOT and PFB obsolete on modern Windows
macOS	No support	Both EOT and PFB unsupported on modern macOS
Linux	No support	Neither format supported; use TTF/WOFF2
Modern Systems	Obsolete	Both from 1990s-2000s; use modern formats

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions to problems you might encounter

PFB doesn't install on modern systems

Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+ have dropped PFB support. Font won't install. For desktop fonts from EOT, convert to TTF – it works everywhere. PFB is obsolete (Adobe stopped development in 1999, 25 years ago).

Lost all features

Both EOT and PFB have limited feature support. EOT has some OpenType support; PFB has none (predates OpenType). For modern fonts from EOT, convert to TTF, then add features in font editing software. Don't use PFB.

Print software doesn't recognize PFB

Modern print workflows use TTF/OTF embedded in PDFs. PFB is obsolete even for print. If your print RIP requires PFB, your equipment is from the 1990s. Use TTF in modern print systems – it works perfectly.

File size similar or increased

EOT uses compression; PFB uses binary encoding. Sizes may be similar or PFB slightly smaller/larger. Regardless, both are obsolete. For modern use from EOT: convert to TTF (desktop) or WOFF2 (web). Don't use PFB.

This conversion is nonsense

Correct. EOT to PFB converts IE web font (obsolete 2022) to PostScript print font (obsolete 1999). Both are dead technologies. For modern use: EOT → TTF (desktop) or EOT → WOFF2 (web). Never use PFB in 2024.

When NOT to Use PFB

Scenarios where you should keep EOT or choose a different format

Modern systems
Why not: Both EOT and PFB unsupported on modern OS
Use instead: Convert to TTF (desktop) or WOFF2 (web), not PFB
Any use in 2024
Why not: Both formats obsolete; neither works on modern systems
Use instead: Never convert to PFB; modernize to TTF or WOFF2

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