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.

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