DFONT - Macintosh Data Fork Font
macOS font format storing data in the data fork instead of resource fork. Used for compatibility with modern file systems.
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Quick Facts
- File Extension
- .dfont
- Category
- LEGACY FONT
Overview
DFONT is a macOS-specific font format that stores TrueType or PostScript font data in the data fork rather than the resource fork. This was necessary for compatibility with file systems and protocols that don't support resource forks.
Classic Mac OS stored font data in resource forks, but modern file systems like UFS don't support this. DFONT provided a solution, though most macOS fonts today use standard TTF or OTF formats.
Common Use Cases
Recommended For
- • macOS system fonts (legacy)
- • Classic Mac font conversion
- • Resource fork-less file systems
Consider Alternatives For
- • Cross-platform use (convert to TTF/OTF)
- • Modern font distribution
- • Web fonts
Conversion Options
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