PFB File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format PFB (Printer Font Binary File)
Description Binary file containing font information used by printers
Primary Use Storing PostScript Type 1 font data
File Extension .pfb
MIME Type application/x-font-type1
Developed by Adobe Systems
Format Type Binary
Encoding Type Binary encoding with a hexadecimal segment for ASCII preview
Accessibility Primarily accessible through specialized font or printing software
Compatibility Supported by various operating systems with appropriate software
Advantages Compact binary format, efficient for printer parsing and rendering
Disadvantages Less readable compared to text-based font formats; requires conversion or specialized software to edit
Security Concerns Can potentially harboring malicious code if modified improperly
Compression Not inherently compressed; can be compressed as part of a package
Editability Limited; requires conversion to a more editable format
Scalability Fonts in PFB format can be scaled without loss of quality
Binary Format Structure Contains header, encrypted part, and ASCII part for PostScript commands
Encoding Standards Follows Adobe's Type 1 Font Format standard
Usage Context Used for high-quality typesetting, especially in professional printing
Integration with Software Integrated into desktop publishing and graphic design software
Archival Use Suitable for long-term font storage due to its stability and support