PFB to HEIC Converter

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Superior Compression

HEIC produces smaller files than JPEG at equivalent quality — crisp PFB font specimens that take up less storage.

Apple Native

HEIC is the default image format on iOS and macOS — font renders integrate seamlessly with Apple photo libraries and apps.

Secure Processing

Your uploaded PFB fonts are deleted immediately, and HEIC output files are removed within 24 hours for privacy.

How to convert PFB to HEIC

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose heic or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your heic file right afterwards

About formats

PFB (Printer Font Binary) is the compact binary representation of Adobe's PostScript Type 1 font format, introduced alongside PFA in 1984. Where PFA stores the entire font program as hex-encoded ASCII text, PFB wraps the same data in a lightweight binary container that uses segment headers to mark regions as ASCII or binary. The encrypted glyph outline section (eexec) is stored as raw bytes rather than hex characters, cutting the file size roughly in half compared to PFA. Each segment begins with a marker byte and a 32-bit length field, making the format simple to parse while still significantly more compact. PFB became the dominant Type 1 distribution format on Windows and DOS platforms, used in combination with PFM (Printer Font Metrics) or AFM files that supply the character width and kerning data needed for text layout. One advantage is storage and transfer efficiency — the binary encoding means a typical text font occupies 30-50 KB rather than the 60-100 KB its PFA equivalent would require. The segmented structure also allows PostScript interpreters to stream font data efficiently, processing ASCII and binary portions with their respective handlers. Adobe Type Manager (ATM) on Windows relied on PFB files to render smooth Type 1 text on screen, a capability that transformed desktop publishing on the PC platform. While OpenType fonts have largely replaced Type 1 for new work, PFB files persist in established print workflows, archival font libraries, and systems that depend on PostScript output.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: 1984
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's branded implementation of the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) standard that uses HEVC (H.265) as its image compression codec. Apple adopted HEIC as the default photo format on iPhones and iPads starting with iOS 11 in September 2017, replacing JPEG for newly captured images. HEIC files store photographs compressed with the intra-frame coding mode of the HEVC video codec, which applies sophisticated prediction, transform, and entropy coding techniques that achieve roughly 50% better compression than JPEG at equivalent visual quality. The ISOBMFF (ISO Base Media File Format) container supports multiple images in a single file, enabling Live Photos (a still plus a short video clip), burst sequences, depth maps from dual-camera systems, and HDR gain maps that allow compatible displays to render extended dynamic range. HEIC also stores alpha channels, auxiliary images for computational photography features (portrait mode depth data, semantic segmentation masks), and comprehensive EXIF/XMP metadata. One advantage is storage efficiency: iPhones shooting HEIC use roughly half the storage of equivalent JPEG captures with no visible quality loss, a significant benefit on devices where storage is finite and photos accumulate rapidly. The format's integration with Apple's ecosystem is another key strength — HEIC files are natively supported across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and iCloud Photos, and automatic JPEG transcoding during file sharing ensures compatibility when sending photos to non-Apple devices. HEIC can also be opened by Windows 10/11 (with codec), GIMP, ImageMagick, and Adobe Lightroom.
Developer: MPEG / Apple
Initial release: 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PFB to HEIC?

HEIC offers roughly twice the compression of JPEG at similar quality — ideal for creating compact, high-quality font specimens for Apple device workflows.

How to open HEIC?

HEIC opens natively on iOS and macOS. On Windows, install the HEIF extension from the Microsoft Store. GIMP and Photoshop also support HEIC.

Is HEIC widely supported?

HEIC is standard on Apple platforms and increasingly supported on Windows and Android. For maximum compatibility, JPEG or PNG may be safer.

Does HEIC support transparency?

Yes — HEIC supports alpha channels, so your PFB font renders can include transparent backgrounds.

Is the conversion free?

Yes, Convertio provides free PFB to HEIC conversion — no signup, no apps, just your browser.