MF file extension. How to open and convert files with MF file suffix

There are 8 other file types using
the MF file extension!

.mf - FrameMaker maker data

.mf - Java manifest

.mf - Manifest graphics

.mf - MoonFish track data

.mf - Mozilla Firefox file

.mf - ZEMAX merit function file

.mf - Panda3D gameplay multifile

.mf - Open Virtual Machine Format manifest

MF file extension - Metafont text font

What is mf file? How to open mf files?

File type specification:

Text file type

The MF file extension is related to METAFONT, the dark but indispensable brother of TEX, the well known typesetting program written by Donald E. Knuth.

The mf file stores font for LaTeX and other tools.

Updated: April 17, 2024

The default software associated to open mf file:

$LaTeX icon$

LaTeX

Company or developer:
LaTeX Project Development Team

A document preparation system for high-quality typesetting, LaTeX is used to create medium-to-large technical or scientific documents but it can be used for almost any form of publishing.

Help how to open:

Use compatible tools to work with mf files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .mf file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

List of recommended software applications associated to the .mf file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open mf file, edit mf file, convert mf file, view mf file, play mf file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with mf file - Metafont text font

Click on the software link for more information about LaTeX. LaTeX uses mf file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with mf file by default:
$LaTeX small icon$ LaTeX
Other suggested software:
TeXworks
MiKTeX

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