vector format

What is a .PFB file?

PFB is the binary form of a PostScript Type 1 font, more compact than PFA and long used in professional print workflows.

Full name
PostScript Font Binary
Developed by
Adobe
Released
1985
Extension
.pfb
MIME type
image/pfb
Transparency
Varies

How to open a PFB file

PFB installs through font managers and opens in FontForge; convert to TTF/OTF for current apps.

What PFB files are used for

Logos & branding

Crisp marks that scale from favicon to billboard.

Print & cutting

Vector paths drive printers, plotters and cutters.

Illustration & UI

Icons and artwork that stay sharp at any size.

Strengths & limitations

✔ Strengths✖ Limitations
Infinitely scalableNo transparency support
Limited support — may need converting

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Frequently asked questions

PFB is the binary form of a PostScript Type 1 font, more compact than PFA and long used in professional print workflows.

PFB installs through font managers and opens in FontForge; convert to TTF/OTF for current apps.

PFB is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.

Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your PFB file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.

No — PFB doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.