PFA File Type

Written by:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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PFA File Summary

There are two file types associated with the PFA File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Printer Font ASCII File format. According to our database, two distinct software programs (conventionally, FontForge developed by Open Source) will enable you to view these files. The majority of PFA files are considered Font Files, but they can also be Developer Files.

The PFA File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The PFA File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about PFA files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening PFA files.

Low
Universality
1967
Rank

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Active

File Status

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2018

Amended

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Types of PFA Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Principal PFA Type

.PFA
Formatting:.pfa
File Type:Printer Font ASCII File

PFA is an Adobe Type 1 font containing outlines of characters within the font. It formatted in ASCII text (a human-readable format) and should be stored in the system Fonts folder.

Programmer: Open Source
Division:Font Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pfa

Software Programs That Open The Printer Font ASCII File:


FontForge by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Other PFA Descriptions

.PFA
Formatting:.pfa
File Type:Formdef Or Pagedef Source Code

PFA file extension is related to Formdef or Pagedef. A page definition is a resource used to define how data is to be formatted on a logical page.

Programmer: Sublime HQ Pty Ltd
Division:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Formdef Or Pagedef Source Code Files:


Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

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PFA Requests


OS Hierarchy

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Sources of PFA Problems


Issues Opening PFA Files

FontForge is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PFA Files" when trying to open your PFA. When this happens, it is commonly due to FontForge missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PFA, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Incorrect FontForge Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Printer Font ASCII File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. You will need to download a newer version of FontForge if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Printer Font ASCII File file version that was created by a newer version of FontForge than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the PFA file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening PFA files are due to having the incorrect version of FontForge installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening PFAs

Assuming you have the right FontForge version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening PFA files. If you're still experiencing problems opening PFA files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for PFA are wrong
  • Deletion of the PFA file description from the Registry by mistake
  • FontForge or another PFA application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your PFA file is corrupted (issues with your Printer Font ASCII File file itself)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your PFA
  • Device drivers for PFA-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Printer Font ASCII File file successfully

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