Threepwood Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hey ppl, I downloaded a font from 1001fonts.com (Mac format) but it's a strange format: font.mdimporter. Is this for Classic? I have the Windows version already, but I can't find an app to convert it (one that is free that is, or a serial). I'd be greatful if someone could help me convert it. It's only one font so I don't really feel like buying an app, like TransType. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/58080-convert-truetype-font-to-mac/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headrush69 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Are you sure it downloaded right? (It.s not for classic BTW.) I just went to 1001fonts.com and downloaded several mac format and they all contained a Font suitcase. To install you can move them to the fonts directory, or double click them to view them in font box. After verify there is an install button in font box to add them to the system. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/58080-convert-truetype-font-to-mac/#findComment-414704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Nonny Moose Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Place the Windows TTF font in your fonts folder. Problem solved. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/58080-convert-truetype-font-to-mac/#findComment-415085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headrush69 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Place the Windows TTF font in your fonts folder. Problem solved. It's not a font file, hence his problem. (To be exact it is a font file but without the proper file extension it is being recognized as the wrong file type. Add .tff to the end of the name.) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/58080-convert-truetype-font-to-mac/#findComment-415095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threepwood Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 When I try to install it the font manager tells me there is something wrong with the font. However, other fonts from that site work. So I guess it's just Kelmscott Roman that's screwed up. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/58080-convert-truetype-font-to-mac/#findComment-415195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headrush69 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 When I try to install it the font manager tells me there is something wrong with the font. However, other fonts from that site work. So I guess it's just Kelmscott Roman that's screwed up. Add .ttf to the end of the filename and your problem will be solved. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/58080-convert-truetype-font-to-mac/#findComment-415272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threepwood Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 Nope, same thing...says there's something wrong with the "font table directory". Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/58080-convert-truetype-font-to-mac/#findComment-415368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headrush69 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Nope, same thing...says there's something wrong with the "font table directory". Opps, my mistake. The font displayed OK in font book, but when you install through font book it produces the error with the font table. If I manually move it into ~/Library/Fonts I have no trouble using it in NeoOffice though. P.S. I download Kelmscott Roman from a several different sites and they all have the same font table issue, so it looks like a design problem. Either try using it anyways or choose a different font. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/58080-convert-truetype-font-to-mac/#findComment-415375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threepwood Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 Thanks, I'll try that. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/58080-convert-truetype-font-to-mac/#findComment-415417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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