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bdftopcf for Mac

Convert X font from Bitmap Distribution Format to Portable Compiled Format

Quick answer: bdftopcf is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install bdftopcf. It is distributed under the MIT-open-group licence. It has 4 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What bdftopcf is

bdftopcf is a design tool for macOS: convert X font from Bitmap Distribution Format to Portable Compiled Format.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT-open-group licence.

How to install bdftopcf

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install bdftopcf.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install bdftopcf on Mac?

Run brew install bdftopcf in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is bdftopcf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT-open-group licence.

Does bdftopcf run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is bdftopcf?

It was installed 4 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9634 in this catalogue.

What version of bdftopcf is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.2.