extrafont
An R package that simplifies using system and custom TrueType fonts in PDF, PostScript, and Windows bitmap graphics output.
What is extrafont?
extrafont is an R package that manages and embeds system and custom TrueType fonts for use in PDF, PostScript, and Windows bitmap graphics output. It solves the problem of R's limited default font support by automating font metric extraction and embedding, enabling the creation of portable, professionally typeset documents.
R users, particularly data scientists and analysts creating reports, publications, or presentations that require consistent, branded typography beyond R's basic PostScript fonts.
Developers choose extrafont because it streamlines the entire font workflow in R—from discovery and registration to embedding—eliminating manual Ghostscript configuration and ensuring output files render correctly on any device.
Overview
Tools for using fonts in R graphics
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating PDF reports with custom corporate fonts in R
- Generating publication-ready figures with specific typefaces like Computer Modern
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