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FontXChange
FontXChange
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FontXChange free download for Mac

FontXChange

Version 5.7

Convert fonts to OpenType, PostScript or TrueType.

3.0
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$99.00
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FontXChange overview

FontXChange can easily convert fonts to OpenType (PS), PostScript Type 1, and TrueType for both Mac or Windows. Useful features include:

  • Batch processing for converting entire font libraries;
  • Preferences to set font encodings;
  • Font inspection window with preview;
  • Support for many font encodings, including Adobe Standard, Unicode, Mac Roman, and Windows ANSI, and European.

FontXChange is designed to understand many different font formats and can convert fonts into many different formats. This makes FontXChange useful to:

  • Convert PostScript Type 1 fonts (Mac or Windows format) into a single modern OpenType font file that works on both Mac and Windows. End the headaches of the outdated two-file system of screen font and printer font combinations. Just one font file that works;
  • Recreate missing screen fonts using a PostScript font file in any format;
  • Convert TrueType fonts to PostScript fonts. No more printing problems and incompatibilities associated with TrueType fonts and high-end output devices;
  • Convert Windows fonts to Mac to Mac and vice-versa. Easily share fonts across different computers, even different operating systems.

What’s new in version 5.7

Updated on Oct 17 2022

  • Added native support for Allele Silicon (M1, et al)
  • Fixed bug that would not convert fonts with malformed version fields

Information

License

Shareware

Size

9.8 MB

Downloads

66416

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 10.13 or later
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peterbreis
peterbreis
Feb 18 2018
5.1
4.0
Feb 18 2018
4.0
Version: 5.1
FontXChange 5.1 running on Sierra 10.12.6 occasionally locks up or crashes when it gets a font or format it doesn't like* but overall it does a remarkable job. It even converts TrueType fonts to true PostScript otf files so you don't get all the multiple edit points that seem to be a hallmark of PC designer vector files. If a font does not convert in FontXChange I don't trust it anyway, and converted postscript otf run smoother in most Apps. It is not cheap but if you are a business and simply want less trouble with the basic commodity of design (fonts) or access to some old font formats it is worth the money. I'd love for it to do one more trick that would save us a stack of time, let us organise unorganised fonts into families so they open together in FontBook and Apps. * Can't see the "Repair Font" actually does anything.
Eric6
Eric6
Jan 10 2018
5.1
0.0
Jan 10 2018
0.0
Version: 5.1
Is Fontgear still operating? I have tried contacting them several times over the past few weeks but never got a reply.
476429
476429
Jul 25 2016
5.1
0.0
Jul 25 2016
0.0
Version: 5.1
I'm sure this app is feature rich for the task of converting fonts. However, if you only need to convert a couple of fonts, FontForge can do the job for free.
Epantaleon
Epantaleon
Oct 8 2015
4.0.0
2.0
Oct 8 2015
2.0
Version: 4.0.0
CAUTION! Version 4.0.0 does not work with OSX 10.11 El Capitan. Before that, it has been a great product.
Fced
Fced
Jul 23 2012
4.0.0
4.5
Jul 23 2012
4.5
Version: 4.0.0
Very useful to Snow or upper system users which have old OS9 fonts to convert... It work perfectly... I put 4 stars in Value, but it's very relative, in comparison a font price, 99$ is nothing... I put 3.5 stars in Stability, because sometimes FF process is crashing, but it seem to don't cause problem to Fontxchange because the software is doing the job...
Maclover1-1
Maclover1-1
May 31 2012
3.1.1
0.0
May 31 2012
0.0
Version: 3.1.1
Seems unable to choose an export folder on Lion.. somehow incompatible with the Finder ?!? Have to Force Quit it to regain control of my computer.. Odd. Had not used this for ages.. and just noticed this.
macplytdy
macplytdy
Apr 18 2012
3.1.1
0.5
Apr 18 2012
0.5
Version: 3.1.1
Not worked for me. In fact it corrupted my most basic font Times New Roman so it shows a decorative face when viewing documents using TNR.
Rubaiyat
Rubaiyat
Feb 9 2012
3.1.1
4.0
Feb 9 2012
4.0
Version: 3.1.1
A long time user but hadn't upgraded due to not having any recent fonts to convert. Glad to see they have included the ability to import folders. It still needs some tools to turn off non-candidate fonts and duplicates. Also I still need to quit and restart just to clear off finished fonts. Faster than selecting and removing everything from the list. A "Clear" button should do the job. Otherwise it continues to do a good job of converting to otf and web fonts. It remains a very useful tool in my arsenal. Not sure I'd pay $99 for a new licence though.
macplytdy
macplytdy
Sep 25 2011
3.1.1
0.5
Sep 25 2011
0.5
Version: 3.1.1
not as described/ will not perform but support is great. Can't say the same for the product. Too many glitches EVERYtime I go to give it one more try, after all I paid for it.
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
Dec 7 2010
3.0.0
0.0
Dec 7 2010
0.0
Version: 3.0.0
I like FontXChange and use it regularly. But version 3 changes the window background from alternating light blue and white lines to a dark charcoal gray which I find disagreeable. There are some places where this kind of interface color works; in my opinion FontXChange is not one of them. It seems like they changed it just for the sake of change without regard to how useful or appealing it would be.
Rubaiyat
Rubaiyat
Jun 8 2010
2.5.0
4.0
Jun 8 2010
4.0
Version: 2.5.0
Fast, clean application. Lets me convert all those odds and sods PC fonts particularly the ttf and PC type 1 with the cryptic names to otf which I mark as conversions, because there may be an issue with glyph sets. To those who ask why not run them as is, in OSX? 1. Can't use PC Type 1 2. PC type 1 fonts don't preview in Finder 3. Names are usually indecipherable in older PC fonts 4. It acts as a verification of the font. 5. Most modern software runs better with otf fonts 6. They are now completely cross-platform without needing to check and double check. 7. Can bypass the non-embed flag in PC fonts 8. Can now create web fonts!!!! Yay!!!! Only things I'd ask for is different file selection and grouping in same folder of font familes/collections. I'd like to be able to browse to a folder full of fonts and select the folder and tell it to convert with optionally a separate target folder for the converted fonts, with a log listing the results. If the interface stays as is, I'd like it to auto-deselect fonts already converted in the list, so I don't have to manually do it or delete them.
Knucklesh
Knucklesh
Oct 30 2009
2.1.1
2.0
Oct 30 2009
2.0
Version: 2.1.1
This appears to be just a front end, albeit a relatively nice one, to the open source fontforge ( http://fontforge.sourceforge.net ) library. If you don't mind working under x-windows, download the mac binaries, which includes a gui, and save yourself $100.
Béla
Béla
Oct 29 2009
2.1.1
1.0
Oct 29 2009
1.0
Version: 2.1.1
This is an attractive, intuitive application. Works quickly and superficially appears to work well. Be very careful using postscript type1 -> otf conversions. In my experience (~50 fonts across many different foundries and designers) essentially no valid kerning pair data is transferred to the otf. Hence, the conversions cannot be used in text layouts or anywhere else the fonts' original kerning data are needed. It might be fine for display fonts where manual kerning is appropriate anyway. This is a particularly egregious bug for a purported professional typographic application. Caveat emptor! As an aside, Font Gear, Inc. has been contacted about this problem and was sent comprehensive examples. Their only reply so far was a suggestion to turn OFF the preference item and see what happens. (perhap unsurprisingly, that resulted in no kerning data at all). Since, I have received no acknowledgment of the problem, much less an explanation or anticipated time frame for a fix.
Donnrichards
Donnrichards
Aug 17 2009
2.0
4.0
Aug 17 2009
4.0
Version: 2.0
Great Product, Rescued my older fonts. Fixed broken fonts that FontDoctor was unable to fix. Converted Windows TrueType fonts to OpenType for my Mac as well. (I am a commercial printer) )Very simple to use. I am very pleased with the application. Poor Customer Support & Service. eMails not replied to. Answering Machine when calling toll free number, leave a message. (Apparently the company has no employees)?
Tim27
Tim27
Aug 16 2009
2.0
0.0
Aug 16 2009
0.0
Version: 2.0
I am kind of confused as to why one would need such an app if you're using Mac OS X? Since it can handle any type of font, what is the point? I suppose if you wanted to trade with Windows counterparts? But if you wanted that then you are probably already a font developer and have a font creation program, otherwise you could find the same font someone on the internet. I suppose it could be useful under certain constrained circumstances, but not for 100 bucks.
Sunhill2227
Sunhill2227
Apr 26 2009
1.7
3.0
Apr 26 2009
3.0
Version: 1.7
As previously mentioned, this looks to be a good application. I've had a couple of runs with it, and it certainly does work very well. It would be useful if it were possible to combine fonts in a single "suitcase" rather than creating a folder. Perhaps this can be done with the full version rather than the demo version. As previously mentioned, the cost is prohibitive. I would certainly like to use the full version of this software, but it's a luxury which I would probably only use a dozen times in a year. So it's a shame, but I'll give this a miss. If anyone could suggest an alternative (preferably cheaper if not better), I'd be keen to know.
Doug-S-
Doug-S-
Apr 24 2009
1.7
4.0
Apr 24 2009
4.0
Version: 1.7
This is a great little app but a good example of pricing that doesn't reflect need. I'm not going to say this program isn't stable—it is—or that it isn't easy to use—it really is—or anything like that because I'd be lying. This app is brilliant. It does exactly what you'd like. What's more it does it fast. I can't confirm this but I'm relatively certain that it fixed a few fonts while it was converting them. Or, at least, made them stop causing problems. The problem lies with the price. To give people an example of other programs in that cost the same or less we have VMware's Fusion, Panic's Coda, Apple iWorks, Apple iLife, OS X... Starting to see a trend? You can get some extremely powerful programs with a hefty amount of features for less than you can this program. This program is great but far over-priced. After all if something is too expensive it doesn't matter how great it is it still won't sell. $15-35 would be a good price range for his app. Any more than that and people just won't buy it. Too bad, they'll be missing out on a great app. I myself am going to find an alternative because this one is just too expensive.
jojimbody
jojimbody
Oct 1 2023
5.7
3.0
Oct 1 2023
3.0
Version: 5.7
peterbreis
peterbreis
Feb 18 2018
4.0
Feb 18 2018
4.0
Version: null
Epantaleon
Epantaleon
Oct 8 2015
2.0
Oct 8 2015
2.0
Version: null
Fced
Fced
Jul 23 2012
4.5
Jul 23 2012
4.5
Version: null
macplytdy
macplytdy
Apr 18 2012
0.5
Apr 18 2012
0.5
Version: null
Rubaiyat
Rubaiyat
Feb 9 2012
4.0
Feb 9 2012
4.0
Version: null
Vtrip
Vtrip
Apr 2 2011
2.0
Apr 2 2011
2.0
Version: null
Kobalt
Kobalt
Dec 8 2010
4.5
Dec 8 2010
4.5
Version: null
Knucklesh
Knucklesh
Oct 30 2009
2.0
Oct 30 2009
2.0
Version: null
Béla
Béla
Oct 29 2009
1.0
Oct 29 2009
1.0
Version: null
Donnrichards
Donnrichards
Aug 17 2009
4.0
Aug 17 2009
4.0
Version: null
Sunhill2227
Sunhill2227
Apr 26 2009
3.0
Apr 26 2009
3.0
Version: null
Doug-S-
Doug-S-
Apr 24 2009
4.0
Apr 24 2009
4.0
Version: null
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