How do I convert TTF to AFM?

Upload your TTF font file, choose AFM as the output format, and click 'Convert'. Our tool extracts precise metrics for every glyph, including character widths, kerning pairs, and bounding boxes, and outputs plain-text AFM. In about 10 seconds you'll get a downloadable .afm file ready for TeX, PostScript, or custom typesetting.

Why convert from TTF to AFM?

TTF stores both vector outlines and metrics in a compact TrueType wrapper, while AFM is a plain-text, human-readable metrics file used by TeX, groff, and certain PostScript workflows. Converting TTF to AFM gives you a lightweight, parser-friendly metrics source without embedding the outlines, which reduces complexity when measuring text layouts and enables strict version control of font metrics.

What happens to the TTF metrics when converting to AFM?

The conversion extracts all metrics from the TTF's hmtx and kern tables: character widths, left side bearings, and kerning pairs, plus font-level attributes like ascender, descender, and bounding box. It ignores the TTF's vector outline geometry (the glyph shapes) entirely, because AFM only encodes metrics. If you need the outlines, you'll also keep the TTF file; our tool focuses on metric fidelity, rounding coordinates to 1/1000 em as per AFM spec.

TTF-TO-AFM

Generate AFM metrics from TTF for precise TeX/PostScript layout—no font rendering. Fast, lossless conversion focusing on character widths and kerning data.

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TTF

TrueType Font

Source Format

TrueType (TTF) is a digital font standard developed by Apple and Microsoft in the late 1980s. It gives font designers complete pixel-level control over font display with precise hinting across desktop screens and printers.

Category: Typography

MIME Type: font/ttf

Developer: Apple & Microsoft

Best For: Desktop publishing, graphic design, Microsoft Word fonts, and OS system fonts.

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AFM

AFM File Format

Target Output

AFM is a standardized digital file format supported by LetsConvert. Convert AFM files securely, privately, and instantly online with zero software installation, bank-grade encryption, and automatic 60-minute file purging.

Category: Data & Media File

MIME Type: application/afm

Developer: Standard Organization

Best For: Converting and managing AFM files across devices and applications.

💡 Technical Guide & Conversion Insights

Why Convert TTF to AFM?

Converting from TTF (TrueType Font) to AFM (AFM File Format) is essential when you need enhanced compatibility, reduced file size, or specific feature support. While TTF is ideal for Desktop publishing, graphic design, Microsoft Word fonts, and OS system fonts., AFM offers superior advantages for Converting and managing AFM files across devices and applications.. Our secure online conversion engine ensures that all your TTF file attributes, geometry, quality, and metadata are seamlessly preserved during the transformation into AFM.

● TTF Key Advantages:

✓Universal font support across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
✓High-quality desktop typography and printing precision

● AFM Key Advantages:

★Standard format compatibility
★Fast online conversion processing
★Zero software install required

TTF vs AFM Comparison Table

Detailed technical differences and capabilities between TrueType Font and AFM File Format.

Feature / Attribute	TTF	AFM
Primary Format Name	TrueType Font	AFM File Format
Primary File Category	Typography	Data & Media File
Standard MIME Type	font/ttf	application/afm
Core Developer / Standard	Apple & Microsoft	Standard Organization
Optimal Use Case	Desktop publishing, graphic design, Microsoft Word fonts, and OS system fonts.	Converting and managing AFM files across devices and applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions (TTF to AFM)

Everything you need to know about converting TTF to AFM with LetsConvert.

To convert your TTF file to AFM, upload your file by dragging and dropping it into the upload box or selecting it from your device. Adjust any optional quality or dimension settings, then click 'Convert'. Your converted AFM file will be ready for instant high-speed download within seconds.

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100% Secure & Automatic File Purging

Your TTF files are encrypted with 256-bit SSL and permanently deleted from our servers within 60 minutes.

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How to Convert TTF-TO-AFM

Select or drop your Ttf file.

Initiate the AFM conversion process.

Download your converted AFM file.

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TTF vs AFM Comparison Table

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