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Basic information about PFB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PFB（*.PFB or *.pfb）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PFB file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PFB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PFB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PFB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PFB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PFB file?
  • How to open a PFB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PFB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PFB file?
  • How to convert PFB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PFB file format?


1.Detail information about PFB file extension: Printer Font Binary File

File type Printer Font Binary File Category Font Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description PFB file is a Printer Font Binary File developed by Adobe Systems. Adobe Type 1 font for Windows; similar to a .PFA file, but has been encoded in binary format; requires the associated .PFM file as well; both the PFB and PFM files should be stored within the system Fonts folder in order to be active.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PFB files

Windows		 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
FontForge
Autodesk AutoCAD 2018

macOS		 FontForge

Linux		 FontForge



How to convert PFB files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for PFB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PFB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PFB to OTF PFB to PDF PFB to TTF


How to convert another files to PFB file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to PFB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PFB conversion, you may use the option.

TTF to PFB


Can't open a PFB file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PFB”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PFB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PFB file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PFB files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PFB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PFB file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PFB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PFB file is damaged.
  • Whether the PFB file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PFB file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PFB file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PFB file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PFB file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PFB file.

If the PFB file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.