Does converting SVG to PFB reduce quality?

Converting SVG Font 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 SVG Font 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 SVG different from PFB?

SVG Font (SVG) 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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Everything you need to know about converting between these formats

Source Format

SVG Font

SVG Fonts are defined using Scalable Vector Graphics markup and can be styled with CSS. They were primarily used for older mobile browsers but are now deprecated in favor of WOFF/WOFF2 for better performance.

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 SVG 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 SVG 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.

SVG vs PFB: Feature Comparison

Technical comparison between source and target formats

Feature	SVG	PFB	Winner
File Type	Vector graphics	PostScript Type 1	SVG
Modern Support	Excellent	None (obsolete)	SVG
Curve Quality	Cubic Bézier	Cubic Bézier	Equal
Design/Manufacturing	Fully editable	Not editable	SVG
Best For	Design/manufacturing	Nothing (obsolete)	SVG

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about converting SVG to PFB

1Why would I convert SVG to PFB?

Almost never. PFB (PostScript Type 1) is obsolete 1990s technology. For fonts from SVG, convert to TTF (desktop) or WOFF2 (web), not PFB. Even for print, modern workflows use TTF/OTF, not PFB.

2Does PFB preserve SVG vector quality?

Yes, but it's irrelevant. PFB can store vector outlines from SVG, but the format is obsolete. Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+ have dropped PFB support. For SVG-based fonts, use TTF – it works everywhere.

3Can I use PFB on modern operating systems?

Poorly or not at all. Modern OS versions have dropped PFB support. Fonts won't install properly. For custom fonts from SVG, convert to TTF (universal compatibility), not PFB (barely supported anywhere).

4Is PFB better for print than TTF?

No. Modern print workflows use TTF/OTF embedded in PDFs. PFB is obsolete – Adobe stopped developing PostScript Type 1 in 1999. For SVG-based print fonts, convert to TTF or OTF, not PFB.

5Will I lose OpenType features with PFB?

Completely. PFB predates OpenType by decades. You can't add ligatures, stylistic sets, or extended characters. For SVG-based fonts with modern features, convert to TTF or OTF (both support full OpenType), not PFB.

6Can PFB be used for web fonts?

No. No browser has ever supported PFB. For SVG-based web fonts: convert SVG → TTF → WOFF2/WOFF. This gives you modern web fonts with compression and broad browser support.

7What's the best format for SVG-based fonts?

For desktop: TTF (universal compatibility, full OpenType). For web: WOFF2 + WOFF (optimal compression, modern browsers). Never use obsolete formats like PFB or DFONT – they hurt compatibility and lack features.

8Is there any modern use for SVG to PFB conversion?

Only for archival research or maintaining 1990s print documents. For any production use – desktop, web, or modern print – convert SVG to current formats: TTF (desktop), WOFF2 (web), PDF embedding (print).

File Size Comparison

See how file sizes change after conversion

Original (SVG)	Converted (PFB)	Change	Notes
50 KB (SVG 30 glyphs)	92 KB (PFB)	+84% larger	PostScript conversion overhead
200 KB (SVG 100 glyphs)	285 KB (PFB)	+43% larger	Binary PostScript format
10 KB (SVG 5 letters)	22 KB (PFB minimal)	+120% larger	Small fonts expand significantly
500 KB (SVG 500 glyphs)	650 KB (PFB)	+30% larger	Consistent expansion

Performance Metrics

Technical performance indicators for this conversion

Performance:Poor
PFB obsolete; use TTF from SVG instead
Desktop Support:None
PFB unsupported on modern systems
Recommendation:Use TTF
Create TTF from SVG, not obsolete PFB

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	PFB unsupported in Windows 10+
macOS	No support	PFB unsupported in macOS 10.13+
Linux	Limited support	PFB rarely supported; use TTF from SVG
Modern Systems	Obsolete	PFB obsolete; create TTF from SVG instead

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 custom fonts from SVG, create TTF (desktop) or WOFF2 (web), not PFB. PFB is obsolete (Adobe stopped development in 1999).

OpenType features not available

PFB (PostScript Type 1) predates OpenType. No modern features: no ligatures, no stylistic sets, no extended characters. For custom fonts from SVG, create TTF or OTF (both support OpenType), not PFB.

Character mapping and metrics required

SVG paths need Unicode assignments, spacing, kerning. However, since PFB is obsolete and feature-limited, this effort is wasted. Create TTF or OTF instead – same workflow but modern formats with actual utility.

Print software doesn't recognize PFB

Modern print workflows use TTF/OTF embedded in PDFs. PFB is obsolete even for print. If creating custom fonts from SVG for print, use TTF or OTF. They work in all modern print systems.

This conversion makes no sense

Correct. Creating PFB from SVG in 2024 is absurd. PFB has been obsolete for 25 years. For custom fonts from SVG: Create TTF (desktop on all platforms) or WOFF2 (web with best compression). Never create PFB.

When NOT to Use PFB

Scenarios where you should keep SVG or choose a different format

Modern systems
Why not: Windows 10+/macOS 10.13+ dropped PFB support
Use instead: Create TTF from SVG (modern) not PFB (obsolete)
Any use in 2024
Why not: PFB obsolete since 1999; doesn't work anywhere
Use instead: Never create PFB; use TTF from SVG sources

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