Description:
Command-line outline and bitmap font editor/converter
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 20251009@0
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Tracked Since: Nov 5, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
fonts
typography
design
editor
converter
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Install:
brew install fontforge
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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Glyphs
– Commercial, macOS-only editor with a modern UI and streamlined workflow.
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BirdFont
– Free editor with a simpler interface, suitable for basic tasks but less feature-rich.
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