FT_LOAD_TARGETS

A list of values that are used to select a specific hinting algorithm to use by the hinter. You should OR one of these values to your ‘load_flags’ when calling FT_Load_Glyph.

Note that font’s native hinters may ignore the hinting algorithm you have specified (e.g., the TrueType bytecode interpreter). You can set .. data:: FT_LOAD_FORCE_AUTOHINT to ensure that the auto-hinter is used.

Also note that FT_LOAD_TARGET_LIGHT is an exception, in that it always implies FT_LOAD_FORCE_AUTOHINT.

FT_LOAD_TARGET_NORMAL

This corresponds to the default hinting algorithm, optimized for standard gray-level rendering. For monochrome output, use FT_LOAD_TARGET_MONO instead.

FT_LOAD_TARGET_LIGHT

A lighter hinting algorithm for non-monochrome modes. Many generated glyphs are more fuzzy but better resemble its original shape. A bit like rendering on Mac OS X.

As a special exception, this target implies FT_LOAD_FORCE_AUTOHINT.

FT_LOAD_TARGET_MONO

Strong hinting algorithm that should only be used for monochrome output. The result is probably unpleasant if the glyph is rendered in non-monochrome modes.

FT_LOAD_TARGET_LCD

A variant of FT_LOAD_TARGET_NORMAL optimized for horizontally decimated LCD displays.

FT_LOAD_TARGET_LCD_V

A variant of FT_LOAD_TARGET_NORMAL optimized for vertically decimated LCD displays.