How to Convert TTF to PFA — Quick & Free
Fast, instant TTF to PFA (TYPE 1) conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .ttf file and get .pfa in seconds.
Batch Settings
About TTF to PFA (TYPE 1) Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert TTF to PFA online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .ttf file to CocoConvert, pick PFA as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. TTF (TrueType Font) is the classic font format supported everywhere. PFA is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your TTF file is decoded and re-encoded as PFA. Converting TTF to PFA maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert TTF to PFA (TYPE 1)
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1. Upload TTF
Drop your .ttf file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select PFA
Choose .pfa from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .pfa file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert TTF to PFA (TYPE 1)
Your TTF file is decoded and re-encoded as PFA.
Your TTF file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in PFA format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
TTF
.ttf file
| Extension | .ttf |
| MIME Type | font/ttf |
| Category | Font |
PFA (Type 1)
.pfa file
| Extension | .pfa |
| MIME Type | application/x-font-type1 |
| Category | Font |
Should You Convert TTF to PFA (TYPE 1)?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a PFA file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TTF to PFA conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free TTF to PFA conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is TTF to PFA conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large font files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded TTF file and the converted PFA file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting TTF to PFA lose quality?
Converting TTF to PFA maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert PFA back to TTF?
Yes, CocoConvert supports PFA to TTF conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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