Extract text from VideoFont files (VFT)
To convert VFT fonts to another format, you need Verifone SDK or other Font software.
To convert other file formats to the "Proprietary Device Font" file type, you need software like Verifone SDK or a similar tool.
The .vft extension represents two distinct, niche file formats that often confuse users due to their proprietary nature.
Most commonly (approx. 51%), a .vft file is a VideoFont file used by Verifone Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals (such as the EFPOS-2000 or VX series). These files store custom glyphs, logos, or UI elements optimized for the low-resolution monochrome or color displays of credit card machines.
The Problem: These are not standard TrueType (TTF) or OpenType (OTF) fonts. They are proprietary binary bitmaps or vector instructions designed specifically for Verifone firmware. You cannot double-click to install them on Windows or macOS, and standard design tools like Adobe Illustrator cannot open them. Users often encounter these when analyzing firmware dumps or developing POS applications.
The Solution: To view or archive these assets, the most practical workflow is converting the internal glyphs to standard image formats like PNG (for pixel-perfect previews) or SVG (if vector data is present).
Alternatively, a .vft file may be a filter plugin or effect preset for Corel VideoStudio (formerly Ulead VideoStudio). These files contain parameter settings for video effects (e.g., "Old Film," "Blur").
The Problem: These are strictly settings files, not media files. Users often mistakenly try to "convert" them to MP4 or JPG, which is impossible. They only function when placed in the specific vfx_plug directory of the VideoStudio installation.
Recommendation:
Use Convert.Guru to open and convert your VFT file.
Users also converted VTF and FRX files.
If you want to convert VFT file to MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, WEBM, MKV, M4V, 3GP, OGV, ASF or RM, you can use Verifone SDK or similar software from the "POS Terminal Font" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert MTS, MOV, RMVB, DIVX, RM, H264, TS, WMV, VOB, MP4, XVID or AVI files to VFT, try Verifone SDK or another comparable tool in the "POS Terminal Font" category.
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