1] ExtractPDF
ExtractPDF is a powerful PDF extractor that can extract images, metadata, font types, and text from any PDF file. The tool’s interface is easy to use and only takes a few simple steps:
- Visit the ExtractPDF website.
- Click the “Choose File” button and select the PDF file you want to extract the font from.
- Click the “Upload and Extract” button and wait for the upload and extraction process to complete.
- Click the “Fonts” tab to see a list of fonts used in the PDF file.
- Click on the font name to download the font file in TTF or OTF format.
ExtractPDF supports file sizes up to 14 MB and can extract all types of fonts, including TrueType, OpenType, Type 1, and CID fonts.
2] AConvert
AConvert is an online file conversion tool that can convert different types of files, including PDFs. Moreover, AConvert can also extract certain data from PDF files, including fonts. Here’s how to use AConvert:
- Visit the AConvert website.
- Click the “Choose File” button and select the PDF file you want to extract the font from.
- Select “Font” from the “Target format” drop-down menu.
- Click the “Convert Now” button and wait for the conversion process to complete.
- Click the “Download Now” button to download a ZIP file containing all fonts extracted from the PDF file.
AConvert supports file sizes up to 200 MB and can extract all font types, including TrueType, OpenType, Type 1, and CID fonts.
Extracting Fonts from PDF Files Using Offline Tools
The offline tool is a more flexible and secure option to extract fonts from PDF files. You don’t need to upload PDF files to third-party servers. You just need to install the software on your computer and run it locally. You can extract fonts from PDF files by using special features or programs provided by such software.
The advantages of offline tools are:
- Secure – You don’t have to worry about the privacy and security of your data, as PDF files never leave your computer.
- Accurate – Offline tools can usually extract all fonts correctly, even if the PDF file has high encryption or protection.
- Flexible – You can customize your settings or preferences when extracting fonts from PDF files.
The disadvantages of offline tools are:
- Requires installation – you will need to download and install software on your computer, which may take up storage space and resources.
- Paid – Some software may require a license or subscription fee to use.
Some examples of offline tools you can use to extract fonts from PDF files are:
1] FontForge
FontForge is a free and open-source font editor that can create, edit, and convert different types of fonts. FontForge can also extract fonts from PDF files by using the “Extract from PDF” feature. Here’s how to use FontForge:
- Download and install FontForge on your computer.
- Open the FontForge application and click on the “File” menu.
- Select the “Open” option and change the dialog filter to “Extract from PDF”.
- Select the PDF file you want to extract the font from and click the “Open” button.
- The “Pick a Font” dialog box will appear – choose which font you want to open.
- The font will open in the FontForge editor window – click the “File” menu again.
- Select the “Generate Fonts” option and select the desired font format (e.g. TTF or OTF).
- Name the font file and click the “Save” button.
FontForge can extract all types of fonts, including TrueType, OpenType, Type 1, and CID fonts.