Introduction
ttf2bdf is a simple freeware utility for deriving a BDF font file from a
TTF font file. BDF is a popularly used font format for several X servers including
the XFree86 servers commonly used in various
flavors of the Linux operating system.
Installation
Download the executable, put in your favorite directory
and create appropriate shortcuts on your desktop and/or start menu.
How to use it
ttf2bdf presents a simple dialog interface with simple 1-2-3 steps:
- Select the font that you want to convert to BDF. Select all characteristics
of the font that you would like to see in the converted font, e.g. bold,
italic, underline, etc.
- Select the destination file name.
- Click the Convert button and you are done.
Warning
A lot of fonts are copyrighted by their authors and you may violate a copyright
if you manipulate these fonts in any way. ttf2bdf is just a tool that
helps you create BDF files - use it wisely.
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