TFM - TeX Font Metrics
Font metrics format used by TeX typesetting system. Contains character dimensions and spacing without outlines.
Quick Facts
- File Extension
- .tfm
- Category
- METRICS ONLY
Overview
TFM (TeX Font Metrics) files are binary files used by the TeX typesetting system to store font metric information. They contain character dimensions, kerning, and ligature information needed for TeX's precise typesetting.
TFM files work in conjunction with font bitmap or outline files in TeX workflows. They contain no glyph shapes themselves, only measurements.
Common Use Cases
Recommended For
- • TeX and LaTeX documents
- • Scientific publishing
- • Mathematical typesetting
- • Font metrics for TeX
Consider Alternatives For
- • General font use (no outlines)
- • Non-TeX applications
- • Font conversion
Using this format
This format contains font metrics rather than complete glyph outlines, so it cannot be converted into a usable font on its own. Upload the corresponding outline font instead.
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