Does converting WOFF to PFB reduce quality?

Converting Web Open Font Format 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?

Converting from WOFF2/WOFF to PFB will result in a larger file size since PFB doesn't use compression. The file size will increase approximately 2-3x.

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 WOFF different from PFB?

Web Open Font Format (WOFF) is a web-optimized format with gzip compression. 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

Web Open Font Format

Web Open Font Format (WOFF) is specifically optimized for web use with built-in compression. It's supported by all modern browsers and is ideal for websites. WOFF files are typically 40% smaller than their TTF/OTF equivalents.

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 WOFF 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 WOFF to PFB

Simple 3-step process that takes less than a minute

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Select your WOFF font file from your computer or drag and drop it into the converter above.

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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.

WOFF vs PFB: Feature Comparison

Technical comparison between source and target formats

Feature	WOFF	PFB	Winner
File Size	75 KB	145 KB (+93%)	WOFF
Web Support	99%+ browsers	None	WOFF
Desktop Support	None	None (obsolete)	Neither
Modern Compatibility	Excellent	None	WOFF
Era	Modern (current)	PostScript (1999)	WOFF
Best For	Web deployment	Nothing (obsolete)	WOFF

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about converting WOFF to PFB

1Why would I convert WOFF to PFB?

Almost never. PFB (PostScript Type 1) is obsolete 1990s technology. Even ancient print workflows have moved to modern formats. Only convert if you have irreplaceable RIP software from the 1990s that explicitly requires PostScript Type 1 and cannot be upgraded.

2Will I lose OpenType features converting to PFB?

Yes, completely. PFB predates OpenType by decades. All advanced typography is stripped: ligatures, stylistic sets, contextual alternates, extended character sets. You keep basic glyphs and kerning only. This is a severe downgrade.

3Does PFB work on modern operating systems?

Poorly or not at all. Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+ have dropped or severely limited PFB support. Fonts won't install properly. If you need desktop fonts from WOFF, convert to TTF, not PFB. TTF works everywhere.

4Is PFB better for print than WOFF?

No. Modern print workflows don't use PFB. They use OTF/TTF embedded in PDFs. WOFF is a web format; if you need print fonts, convert WOFF to TTF or OTF, not to obsolete PFB. Any print system requiring PFB should be upgraded immediately.

5Can PFB be used for web fonts?

No. No browser has ever supported PFB. Keep your WOFF files for web use – they're already optimized for the web. PFB is a legacy print format. For modern web use, WOFF or WOFF2 are the recommended formats.

6What should I convert WOFF to for print work?

Convert to TTF or OTF, not PFB. Modern print workflows use PDF embedding with TTF/OTF fonts. PFB is obsolete – Adobe stopped developing PostScript Type 1 in 1999. Any system requiring PFB is critically outdated.

7Does PFB have any advantages over TTF?

None whatsoever in 2024. PFB is inferior in every way: limited OS support, no OpenType features, no extended character sets, incompatible with modern software. If you need desktop fonts from WOFF, convert to TTF – it's the modern standard.

8Is there any valid modern use for WOFF to PFB conversion?

Only for archival research or maintaining 1990s-era documents in their original format. For any production use – print, desktop, web – converting to PFB is counterproductive. Use TTF, OTF, or WOFF2 depending on your deployment target.

File Size Comparison

See how file sizes change after conversion

Original (WOFF)	Converted (PFB)	Change	Notes
75 KB (WOFF)	145 KB (PFB)	+93% larger	Decompression to PostScript format
140 KB (WOFF)	285 KB (PFB)	+104% larger	Doubling size typical
45 KB (WOFF)	82 KB (PFB)	+82% larger	Smaller files expand proportionally
260 KB (WOFF)	570 KB (PFB)	+119% larger	Large expansion for all sizes

Performance Metrics

Technical performance indicators for this conversion

File Size Increase:+80-120% larger
Decompression to obsolete PostScript format
Desktop Support:0% modern systems
PFB unsupported on Windows 10+/macOS 10.13+
Performance:Non-functional
PFB doesn't install on modern OS
Compatibility Loss:-100%
WOFF works on web; PFB works nowhere
Recommendation:Convert to TTF
For desktop from WOFF, use TTF 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
Desktop Use	N/A	PFB is for desktop applications, not browsers
Windows	Varies	Check PFB compatibility with your Windows version
macOS	Varies	Check PFB compatibility with your macOS version
Linux	Varies	Check PFB compatibility with your distribution

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 or will fail with errors. For desktop fonts from WOFF, convert to TTF – it works on all modern systems. PFB is obsolete (Adobe stopped development in 1999).

Lost all OpenType features

PFB (PostScript Type 1) predates OpenType by decades. All modern features are stripped: ligatures, stylistic sets, extended characters. For desktop fonts from WOFF with full features, convert to TTF or OTF, not obsolete 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, the equipment is from the 1990s. Use TTF in modern print systems – it works perfectly.

File size exploded

WOFF is compressed web format; PFB is uncompressed print format. File size increases 40-60%. Additionally, you're converting modern to obsolete format with no benefits. For desktop fonts from WOFF, use TTF (compressed, modern, compatible).

This conversion makes no sense

Correct. WOFF to PFB is converting modern web font to obsolete print font with zero modern support. There's no valid use case. For desktop: convert to TTF. For web: keep WOFF or upgrade to WOFF2. Never use PFB in 2024.

When NOT to Use PFB

Scenarios where you should keep WOFF or choose a different format

Modern systems
Why not: Windows 10+/macOS 10.13+ dropped PFB support
Use instead: Convert WOFF to TTF (modern) instead of PFB (obsolete)
Any use in 2024
Why not: PFB obsolete since 1999; doesn't work on modern OS
Use instead: Never convert to PFB; use TTF for desktop from WOFF

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