Fontographer

Fontographer software icon
  • Developer FontLab
  • Platforms Desktop
  • Operating Systems Windows and Mac OS
  • Supported formats 8
  • Rating
    4.4 (37 votes)

Fontographer covers 8 file extensions, making it easy to open, edit, and convert files to different formats. The table contains information on the program’s features and the extensions it can work with.

Fontographer offers full support for multiple extensions, enabling efficient daily file management. You can open and view files in TTF, OTF, PFB, and many other formats easily.

Fontographer allows converting files from one format to another, simplifying file sharing.

Visit the official FontLab developer website to get the latest version of Fontographer.

Fontographer developer’s website

Troubleshoot Fontographer

What are the possible causes of Fontographer crashing?

Lack of software updates is a possible reason behind Fontographer crash. Keep your developer products up to date by installing the latest updates.

Restarting your computer is a crucial troubleshooting measure that can alleviate numerous common problems. Therefore, it is advisable to restart your computer before modifying any settings related to the software.

How to set Fontographer as the default program to open files?

Changing Default Programs in Windows

  1. To get started, right-click your file, then choose "Open With" and select "Choose Another Application" from the context menu;
  2. Choose Fontographer from the available applications listed in the pop-up window to set it as the default application to open your file;
  3. Be sure to check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to confirm your selection.

Set default app to open files on Mac

  1. Right click or use Control + left click on the desired file to launch the file options menu;
  2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
  3. At the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, where "Recommended Programs" is already selected by default;
  4. Within this menu, select "All Programs" and then search for Fontographer. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.

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