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Mikko Silvennoinen

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TransType 4 is a professional font converter and editor developed by FontLab. It allows users to convert fonts between different formats, such as TrueType, OpenType, and PostScript Type 1. Also, TransType 4 offers powerful font editing capabilities, enabling users to modify existing fonts or create new ones from scratch. Key features include batch conversion, glyph mapping, kerning adjustments, and support for various font formats and platforms. The software is designed to streamline font production workflows for designers, typographers, and font enthusiasts, offering a user-friendly interface and robust functionality. TransType for Mac works on macOS 10.6–13 Ventura (Intel & Apple Silicon) & Windows XP–11. Below are some key features and why you should consider adding TransType 4 to your creative toolbox: Universal Typeface Conversion Transform any font, including Adobe PostScript Type 1, into contemporary OpenType fonts and web-ready formats like WOFF and EOT. Effortlessly manage font families, adjust characteristics such as slant and tracking, and apply various effects with TransType 4. Rescue Your Type 1 Fonts Adobe's decision to phase out Adobe PostScript Type 1 fonts poses compatibility challenges for users. TransType 4 offers a solution by seamlessly converting legacy Type 1 fonts into durable, high-quality OpenType fonts, ensuring continued usability across various applications.

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