| Feature | Standard Font (.ttf/.otf) | JCFG Font | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Binary, compiled | Human-readable JSON text | | Glyph storage | Vectors (mathematical curves) | Bitmap coordinates (pixel-based) | | Scalability | Infinite (lossless scaling) | Pixelates when scaled up | | Editing | Requires font editor (FontForge) | Requires text editor + image editor | | Performance | CPU/GPU heavy for rasterization | Extremely fast (simple texture lookup) | | Use case | Word processors, OS UI | Games, embedded displays, retro-style UI |
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