When recording characters, the TrueDoc recorder does not access the original font directly. Rather, it depends upon the native font engine, such as Adobe Type Manager or a TrueType rasterizer in the Macintosh or Windows operating system, to process the original font program. In addition, TrueDoc does not copy or use any hinting information from the original font. TrueDoc's internal, automatic hinting process handles all hinting to guarantee exceptional quality on all devices. TrueDoc works differently from font embedding, which must conform to the explicit software license granted by the individual font foundry.
Many font foundries grant local user licenses.
TrueDoc regenerates curves and hints so that the resulting character shapes are suitable for transporting and imaging. TrueDoc can generate standard font formats at the receiving end, so that they can work seamlessly with existing operating systems and printers. These generated fonts are installed only temporarily for the purpose of rendering and viewing the original document. Bitstream does not condone and does not knowingly allow such regenerated fonts to be used for any other purpose. As HTML incorporates and standardizes its use of public font tags, publishers will be able to design documents that look the same on the viewing end, no matter what fonts, platform, or browser the recipient has.