PFB File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
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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 |
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