File Extension Database

Open AFM File

AFM extension files are font files that are recognized by the International Typeface Corporation (ITC).

More specifically, these fonts are considered PostScript fonts due to their multiple files.

Fonts installed on your computer or downloaded from the Internet may be available in these or other common font file types.

What is a PostScript font?

The ITC describes a PostScript font as one that includes a file for digital use and a separate file for printing because printers use different fonts than those displayed on screens.

These AFM font files are associated with this font type, rather than the more common True Type font with its TTF extension.

Because PostScript fonts consist of parts, there are several files for each font installation.

AFM files are a part of PostScript Type 1 files for the Macintosh operating system.

The Adobe Font Metrics file is a text document that includes information about the measurements and kerning, the spacing between letters, of the font.

This informational file is provided along with the base font file for programs that are not capable of automatically determining the kerning and metrics of font files.

However, the ITC describes that many programs are capable of doing this and the AFM file may not be necessary.

AFM files cannot be opened and/or edited with any commercial program, by the user.

Software to open and work with an AFM file

Referenced by programs that use system fonts

How Can I Open AFM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AFM file is to find a AFM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AFM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open AFM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as AFM file opener then try to search online for "AFM viewer", "application to open AFM file" or "open AFM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AFM file

How Can I Open AFM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AFM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AFM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with AFM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AFM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AFM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AFM file then try to search for "AFM viewer", "application to open AFM file" or "read AFM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AFM file

How Can I Open AFM File on Android

If you downloaded a AFM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded AFM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "AFM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "AFM viewer", "AFM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open AFM File on iPhone or iPad

To open AFM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the AFM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "AFM". This way you can find apps which can open AFM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "AFM viewer" or "AFM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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