File Extension Database

Open PFB File

The PFB extension is used as an Adobe Type 1 font for Windows.

Basically a Type 1 font file is a PostScript file which are font files encoded in outline font specifications developed by Adobe Systems for professional digital typesetting.

In other words, a PFB file uses PostScript file format to encode font information.

A PFB is similar to a PFA file, but encoded in a binary format.

Therefore a PFB requires the associated PFM file.

So both the PFB and PFM file must be stored in the system fonts folder to be active.

In addition to storing system fonts, PFB files are also used by AutoCAD to create compiled SHX font files.

The PFB file stands for Printer Font Binary Format.

Software to open and work with a PFB file

How Can I Open PFB File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PFB file is to find a PFB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PFB 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 PFB 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 PFB file opener then try to search online for "PFB viewer", "application to open PFB file" or "open PFB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PFB file

How Can I Open PFB File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PFB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PFB 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 PFB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PFB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PFB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PFB file then try to search for "PFB viewer", "application to open PFB file" or "read PFB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PFB file

How Can I Open PFB File on Android

If you downloaded a PFB 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 PFB 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 "PFB".
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 "PFB viewer", "PFB 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 PFB File on iPhone or iPad

To open PFB 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 PFB 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 "PFB". This way you can find apps which can open PFB 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 "PFB viewer" or "PFB file" online in your favorite search engine.

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