AFM files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Adobe Font Metrics File
The CID-keyed font file format specifies font metrics in an AFM file ordered by CID number. No ACFM file is required. CID-keyed fonts use multiple cross-referenced font files, technically making them ...
General Information
| Title | AFM File Extension |
| Extension | .afm |
| Full Form | Adobe Font Metrics File |
| File Type | Font Metrics File |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| MIME Type | application/x-font-afm |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store font metrics |
| Additional Functions | Support font creation, Provide layout data |
| Features | Text metrics, Font information |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text clarity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, With software |
Use Cases
| Font Design | Yes |
| Desktop Publishing | Yes |
| PDF Creation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate source, Use trusted software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Dependent on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pfb, .pfm, .otf, .ttf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Acrobat |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
| Adobe Photoshop |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 FontForge |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: AFF Metadata File
Learn about AFM file extension and open .afm file type. The AFF files refer to AFF data; disk image. The free online .AFM (AFF Metadata File) apps allow to view, edit, convert, merge, split and compar...
General Information
| Title | AFM File Extension |
| Extension | .afm |
| Full Form | Adobe Font Metrics File |
| File Type | Font Metrics File |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| MIME Type | application/x-font-afm |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store font metrics |
| Additional Functions | Outline font descriptions |
| Features | Text metrics, Glyph names |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text precision |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Font Creation | Yes |
| Graphic Design | Yes |
| Desktop Publishing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate file, Trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Varies by font |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pfb, .pfm, .otf, .ttf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac |
| FontForge |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 AFDKO |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |