ttf2pt1 ☆
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Description:
True Type Font to Postscript Type 1 converter
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: fonts conversion postscript utilities graphics
Install: brew install ttf2pt1
About:
Ttf2pt1 is a command-line utility that converts TrueType fonts into PostScript Type 1 format. It provides robust font subsetting capabilities, allowing users to embed only the required characters to reduce file size. This tool is essential for integrating modern TrueType fonts into legacy PostScript-based printing and document workflows.
Key Features:
  • High-fidelity conversion from TTF to Type 1 format
  • Font subsetting to embed only used glyphs
  • Support for generating AFM (Adobe Font Metrics) files
  • Command-line interface for automation and scripting
Use Cases:
  • Preparing fonts for legacy PostScript printers
  • Embedding fonts in PDF generation workflows
  • Converting web fonts for use in desktop publishing
Alternatives:
  • FontForge – A comprehensive font editor with GUI, capable of conversion but heavier than ttf2pt1.
  • otf2otf – Converts between OpenType formats, focusing less on the specific TTF to Type 1 conversion.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2024 1:40am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1c0ab711
Aug 11, 2024 10:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4d22f2ab
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