How to Convert Mac Fonts to PC Fonts
More recently, fonts are created to be cross-platform, but a few older fonts are Macintosh (Mac)- or personal computer (PC)-specific. Special programs will allow you to convert one font to another platform in Windows so you can use them regardless of your platform. Transferring fonts across platforms may not always be possible, especially if the font has added characters. These may not transfer, but it's always possible to try.
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Instructions
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Download a font-conversion program. Many graphic designers suggest Crossfont to do this, but there are other programs available. See the Resources below for a list of other font conversion programs.
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Open your font conversion program in Windows.
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Choose the type of font from which you will be converting. The type of font is based on the font's file extension.
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Choose the font type to which you wish to convert your file.
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Add the files to the font conversion program. To do this in Crossfont, either right-click the "Select fonts to convert" field and select "Add files," or choose the "Add Files" icon on the top left corner of the window.
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Select your files, and convert them. In Crossfont, choose "Convert Selected" from the icon bar at the top of the window or from the drop-down menu that comes up when you right-click the "Select fonts to convert" field.
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