.PFA File Extension

PostScript Type 1 Font ASCII

A pfa file extension is related to the PostScript type 1 font format used in desktop publishing. To open .pfa files, use compatible tools. Compatible tools may also be able to export .pfa files to oth...

General Information

Title PFA File Extension
Extension .pfa
Full Form PostScript Type 1 Font ASCII
File Type Font File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/x-font-type1

File Function

Primary Function Store font
Additional Functions Rendering text
Features ASCII, Type 1

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Typography Yes
Graphic Design Yes
Printing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices License compliance

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1984
Latest Version Type 1 spec (1990)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pfm, .afm, .inf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop Subscription Windows, Mac
Adobe Illustrator Subscription Windows, Mac
FontForge Free Windows, Mac, Linux