grub-mkfont
convert fonts to GRUB PF2 format
TLDR
Convert font to GRUB format
$ grub-mkfont -o [output.pf2] [input.ttf]
Specify font size$ grub-mkfont -s [16] -o [font16.pf2] [input.ttf]
Include specific characters$ grub-mkfont --range=[0x0-0xff] -o [font.pf2] [input.ttf]
Verbose conversion$ grub-mkfont -v -o [output.pf2] [input.ttf]
SYNOPSIS
grub-mkfont [options] font-file
DESCRIPTION
grub-mkfont converts fonts to GRUB's PF2 bitmap format, enabling custom fonts in the GRUB boot menu. The tool accepts TrueType, OpenType, and other font formats.It can generate fonts at specific sizes and with specific character ranges, allowing fine control over which glyphs are included in the output.
PARAMETERS
FONT-FILE
Input font (TTF, OTF, PF2).-o, --output FILE
Output PF2 file.-s, --size N
Font size in pixels.-i, --index N
Face index for TTC.-n, --name NAME
Set font family name.-b, --bold
Convert to a bold font.-r, --range FROM-TO
Unicode range(s) to include (comma-separated).-v, --verbose
Verbose output.--help
Display help information.
INSTALL
sudo apt install grub-common
sudo apk add grub-mkfont
CAVEATS
Part of GRUB package. Larger fonts increase boot time. Limited to bitmap conversion.
HISTORY
grub-mkfont was developed as part of GNU GRUB 2 to support graphical boot menus with custom fonts.
SEE ALSO
grub(8), grub-mkconfig(8), fc-list(1)
