What is Adobe Font Development Kit for OpenType?

Adobe Font Development Kit for OpenType

This release of the Adobe Font Development Kit for OpenType (AFDKO) contains a set of essential tools utilized by the Adobe Type Department for crafting OpenType fonts. Whether you are a seasoned font designer or an aspiring typographer, this kit equips you with the necessary command-line programs to:

• Build an OpenType font from an existing font


• Verify the contents of the font


• Proof the font on screen or on paper

The AFDKO also serves as a repository for valuable technical documentation and source material required for producing top-notch OpenType fonts. It even includes detailed instructions on how to structure this source material effectively for your font production activities. Please take note that the FDK directory tree consists of diverse Python scripts, emphasizing that they are best utilized from the command line. Most of these scripts are now OpenSource licensed, allowing you to modify them to suit your creative preferences.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive set of command-line tools for OpenType font creation


• In-depth technical documentation for font development


• Access to essential source material required for crafting OpenType fonts


• Python scripts available with OpenSource licensing

System Requirements:

• Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux


• Memory: 2GB RAM


• Storage: 500MB available space

Download the Adobe Font Development Kit for OpenType today and unleash your creativity by crafting unique and visually stunning fonts.

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!