TTF vs PFB — Comparison & Free Converter
Fast, instant TTF to PFB (TYPE 1) conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .ttf file and get .pfb in seconds.
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Sur notre plateforme, la conversion de fichiers TTF (TrueType Font) en PFB (Printer Font Binary) est une opération courante, particulièrement appréciée dans les domaines où la typographie vectorielle et l'impression professionnelle sont primordiales. Le format PFB, souvent associé aux polices PostScript Type 1, offre une qualité d'impression inégalée et une excellente fidélité visuelle, essentielle pour les documents qui exigent une reproduction précise. Que vous soyez un graphiste soucieux du rendu final, un éditeur préparant un ouvrage pour l'impression, ou un administrateur cherchant à uniformiser les polices dans un environnement professionnel, cette conversion est un pas vers une maîtrise accrue de votre chaîne graphique. Nous vous guidons à travers ce processus, simple et rapide, pour garantir que vos créations conservent toute leur intégrité typographique.
- Documents administratifs officiels (ex: formulaires CERFA)
- Publications académiques (thèses, articles scientifiques)
- Création de logos et identités visuelles pour l'impression offset
Historiquement, les imprimeurs et pré-presse en France et en Belgique ont longtemps privilégié les polices PostScript Type 1 pour leur fiabilité, ce qui rend la conversion TTF vers PFB pertinente pour la compatibilité avec certains flux de production hérités ou spécialisés.
About TTF to PFB (TYPE 1) Conversion
TTF or PFB — which format should you use? The answer depends on your needs. Here's a quick breakdown.
TTF (TrueType Font) is the classic font format supported everywhere. It has universal platform support. PFB is a widely used file format. It has common platform support.
So when should you convert TTF to PFB? This conversion is ideal when you When you need a PFB file. This conversion helps you convert between formats quickly.
Converting TTF to PFB maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
If you've decided PFB is the right choice, CocoConvert makes the conversion effortless. Upload your .ttf file, pick PFB, and click Convert — done in seconds. The converter runs on secure servers in Germany, powered by FFmpeg, Sharp, and qpdf. Files are encrypted via TLS and erased within 24 hours.
Free tier: 5 files/hour, 250 MB each. Pro: 100 files/hour, 5 GB each. Works in every modern browser on desktop and mobile.
How to Convert TTF to PFB (TYPE 1)
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Choose your TTF file
Upload your .ttf file using drag-and-drop or the file browser. Batch mode lets you add multiple files.
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Set format to PFB
Select .pfb from the output options. The converter applies optimal quality settings automatically.
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Run the conversion
Click Convert. Server-side processing means your device stays fast — even for large font files.
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Get your PFB file
Download your converted file instantly. Batch downloads are available as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert TTF to PFB (TYPE 1)
Your TTF file is decoded and re-encoded as PFB.
Your TTF file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in PFB format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
TTF
.ttf file
| Extension | .ttf |
| MIME Type | font/ttf |
| Category | Font |
PFB (Type 1)
.pfb file
| Extension | .pfb |
| MIME Type | application/x-font-type1 |
| Category | Font |
Should You Convert TTF to PFB (TYPE 1)?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a PFB file
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use TTF or PFB?
It depends on your goal. TTF preserves full quality. PFB preserves full quality. Choose based on whether file size or quality matters more for your use case.
Is PFB higher quality than TTF?
Not necessarily. Converting TTF to PFB maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings. Quality depends on the compression type and settings, not just the format name.
Can I convert TTF to PFB on Mac and Windows?
Yes. CocoConvert is a web-based tool that works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Is CocoConvert free for TTF to PFB?
Yes. Free users get 5 conversions per hour (250 MB each). Pro subscribers unlock 100 files per hour, 5 GB per file, and priority processing.
What tools does CocoConvert use for TTF to PFB?
CocoConvert uses FFmpeg for audio/video, Sharp for images, and qpdf for documents — the same open-source libraries used by Netflix, YouTube, and major enterprise platforms.
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