fontforge ☆
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Description:
Command-line outline and bitmap font editor/converter
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 20251009@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 5, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: fonts typography design editor converter
Install: brew install fontforge
About:
FontForge is a powerful open-source font editor that supports a wide range of outline and bitmap font formats. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for creating, modifying, and converting fonts, making it essential for type designers and developers. Its primary value lies in its cross-platform compatibility and extensive format support, including OpenType, TrueType, and PostScript.
Key Features:
  • Interactive font editing with a graphical user interface
  • Scriptable via Python for batch processing and automation
  • Supports conversion between major font formats (TTF, OTF, SVG, etc.)
  • Extensive glyph manipulation tools including bezier curves and metrics adjustment
Use Cases:
  • Designing and editing custom typefaces for web or print
  • Converting existing fonts between different formats for compatibility
  • Automating font generation and modification tasks via scripts
Alternatives:
  • Glyphs – Commercial, macOS-only editor with a modern UI and streamlined workflow.
  • BirdFont – Free editor with a simpler interface, suitable for basic tasks but less feature-rich.
Version History
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Nov 5, 2025 6:44am 1 VERSION_BUMP c4724153
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Sep 14, 2025 9:37pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 8fde91bb
Oct 28, 2024 10:38pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 5490c58b
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