How to Convert PFB to CFF — Quick & Free
Fast, instant PFB (TYPE 1) to CFF conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .pfb file and get .cff in seconds.
Batch Settings
About PFB (TYPE 1) to CFF Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert PFB to CFF online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .pfb file to CocoConvert, pick CFF as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. PFB is a widely used file format. CFF is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your PFB file is decoded and re-encoded as CFF. Converting PFB to CFF 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 PFB (TYPE 1) to CFF
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1. Upload PFB
Drop your .pfb file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select CFF
Choose .cff 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 .cff file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert PFB (TYPE 1) to CFF
Your PFB file is decoded and re-encoded as CFF.
Your PFB file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in CFF format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
PFB (Type 1)
.pfb file
| Extension | .pfb |
| MIME Type | application/x-font-type1 |
| Category | Font |
CFF
.cff file
| Extension | .cff |
| MIME Type | font/cff |
| Category | Font |
Should You Convert PFB (TYPE 1) to CFF?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a CFF file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PFB to CFF conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free PFB to CFF 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 PFB to CFF 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 PFB file and the converted CFF file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting PFB to CFF lose quality?
Converting PFB to CFF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert CFF back to PFB?
Yes, CocoConvert supports CFF to PFB conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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