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xorg-bdftopcf

Convert X font from Bitmap Distribution Format to Portable Compiled Format

  • cli-tool
  • COMMAND-LINE
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Converts bitmap fonts from BDF source format into PCF files used by X11 font systems. It is useful for font maintainers, packagers, and legacy X environments that still need compiled bitmap fonts.

Normal desktop users rarely need to run it directly. It is mostly part of packaging or font-build workflows, and the converted font still needs to be installed or indexed by the relevant X font tools before applications can use it.

How to run

bdftopcf

Commands: bdftopcf

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