Font Command Line Converter | Aspose.Font CLI Tools

Overview

The Aspose.Font Convert tool is a powerful CLI application that facilitates the conversion of fonts between different formats, including TTF, WOFF, and more, to any desired font format. This tool is essential for developers and designers who need to ensure font compatibility across various platforms and devices.

Key Features

Supported Input Formats: TTF, WOFF, WOFF2, EOT, Type1 (PFA, PFB), CFF.
Supported Output Formats: TTF, WOFF, WOFF2, SVG.
Flexible Usage: Can be used both via simple command-line commands and programmatically in your C# code, compatible with .NET 6.0/7.0.

Benefits

Using the Aspose.Font Convert tool provides several advantages:

Efficiency: Quickly convert fonts between multiple formats without the need for complex software.
Automation: Integrate font conversion into your automated workflows and scripts.
Flexibility: Handle various font formats to ensure compatibility with different systems and applications.

Licensing

While the Aspose.Font Convert application is freely available, Aspose.Font .NET requires a valid license for use beyond trial limitations. You can apply your existing license or evaluate the application under the trial mode of Aspose.Font .NET.

How to install Font Command-Line Converter?

The Aspose.Font Convert tool can be installed either globally or locally, depending on your project’s needs. It is recommended to use the local installation for project-specific use to avoid version conflicts.

Global Installation

To install Aspose.Font Convert globally on your machine, use the following command:

1dotnet tool install --global Aspose.Font.Convert

Specify the --version option if you need a specific version of the tool.

Local Installation

For local installation within a specific project, first, navigate to your project’s root directory. Then, execute the following commands:

Create a tool-manifest if not already present:
```
1dotnet new tool-manifest
```

Install Aspose.Font Convert locally:

1dotnet tool install Aspose.Font.Convert --local

Again, you can specify the --version option for a specific version.

Updating the Font CLI Converter

To update the Aspose.Font Convert tool to the latest version, use the dotnet tool update command with either --global or --local, matching your installation type.

Uninstalling the Font CLI Converter

If you need to uninstall the tool, use the dotnet tool uninstall command with either --global or --local, depending on how the tool was installed.

Usage

Command Line

Convert your fonts using command-line arguments. Here are the available parameters:

-i, --input [Required]: Path to the input font file.
- Example: --input "path/to/font.ttf"
-o, --output [Required]: Path where the converted font will be saved.
- Example: --output "path/to/output/font.woff2"
-f, --format [Optional]: Desired output font format. Supported formats include TTF, OTF, WOFF, WOFF2, and more, as per Aspose.Font supported font formats.
- Example: --format "woff2"
-l, --license [Optional]: Path to your Aspose.Font .NET license file. This parameter is optional and only necessary if you have a license to apply.
- Example: --license "path_to_license.lic
-v, --verbose [Optional]: Enable verbose output for detailed operation logging.
- Example: --verbose

Example command-line usage:

1Aspose.Font.Convert --input input.ttf --output output.woff2 --format woff2

How to integrate Font CLI Converter into C# Projects?

The Aspose.Font Convert application can also be integrated directly into your .NET projects using the command line, enabling programmatic access to font conversion capabilities within your C# code.

Adding the Command Line Converter to Your Project:

To add the Aspose.Font Convert tool to your Visual Studio project, navigate to your project’s root directory, and execute the following command:

1dotnet Aspose.Font.Convert add

This command adds the Aspose.Font Convert functionality directly into your project, allowing you to use the library’s methods and properties through your code. This is particularly useful for developers looking to implement customized font conversion processes directly within their applications.

Use from Code

Here is an example of using the Aspose.Font CLI tools programmatically in your C# code:

 1using Aspose.Font.Convert;
 2using System.Threading.Tasks;
 3
 4class Program
 5{
 6    static async Task Main(string[] args)
 7    {
 8        // Initialize font convert options
 9        var options = new ConvertOptions
10        {
11            // Required: Specify the input font file path
12            InputPath = "input.ttf",
13            
14            // Required: Specify the output font file path
15            OutputPath = "output.woff2",
16            
17            // Optional: Specify the output font format
18            ToFormat = "woff2"
19        };
20
21        // Conditional: Apply license if you have one
22        if (isLicensed)
23        {
24            options.LicenseFile = "path_to_license.lic";
25        }
26
27        // Execute the font conversion task
28        await ConvertTasks.Create(options).Execute();
29    }
30}

For more information and usage examples, please visit the Aspose.Font for .NET documentation.

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