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Extract Fonts
Extract embedded fonts from PDF
What is Extract Fonts?
PDFStream reads a PDF's font resource dictionary and lists all font names used in the document. For fonts that are embedded in the PDF, the actual font file (TTF, OTF, or Type1) can be downloaded individually or all at once as a ZIP. Fonts that are only referenced but not embedded (such as standard fonts like Helvetica) are listed by name only, since no font data exists inside the PDF to extract.
Use cases: identifying which fonts are used in a document before editing it in a design tool, recovering an embedded font file for reuse in other documents, checking that all fonts are embedded for print submission, auditing a document for licensed fonts before sharing, or troubleshooting rendering issues caused by missing fonts.
How-to
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Upload file
Select the PDF.
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Extract
Click the font extraction button.
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Download
Download the embedded font files.
Practical tips
Only embedded fonts can be saved
Fonts referenced but not embedded, such as standard Helvetica, are listed by name only.
Identify fonts in a design
Use the font list to find out which typefaces a brochure or form uses.
Check font licenses
Extracted font files remain subject to their licenses; check terms before installing or reusing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What font formats are supported?▼
Fonts are extracted in their original embedded format (TTF, OTF, Type1, etc.).
Are all PDFs containing fonts extractable?▼
No. Some PDFs only reference fonts without embedding them; in such cases, extraction is not possible.
Is font extraction free?▼
Yes, it is completely free to use.
Are files stored on your server?▼
No. Privacy is ensured as all processing occurs locally.
Is the document quality maintained?▼
Yes, the source document remains unchanged.
Last Updated: August 6, 2026
