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Extract Fonts From PDF

Extract embedded font programs from a PDF as a ZIP

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About this tool

Extracts the font programs embedded in a PDF and returns them in a ZIP. Useful for identifying exactly which fonts a document uses, and for diagnosing rendering differences between machines.

Key features

  • Free and unlimited

    No account, no watermark and no cap on how many files you process.

  • Private by design

    Files are sent over HTTPS and removed from the server after processing.

  • Works in the browser

    Nothing to install — it runs on desktop, tablet and phone alike.

  • Fast

    Processing happens server-side and usually finishes in a few seconds.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install and use the extracted fonts?
That depends entirely on the font licence. Extracting is a technical operation; whether you may install or redistribute the font is a separate legal question about that font.
Why are some fonts missing?
Only embedded fonts can be extracted. If a PDF references a font installed on the author machine without embedding it, there is nothing in the file to extract.
What about subsetted fonts?
Many PDFs embed only the glyphs actually used. Such a font extracts successfully but contains only that subset.
What format are they in?
They are written in the format embedded in the PDF, typically TrueType or Type 1.
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