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How to create a font from an image for a game?

I found a font in a free pack of sprite as an image: I'm wondering what would be the best way to use it in a game? Is there tools to create a font from this image? Do i have to code it myself? I ...
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bmGlyph alternative for windows (Bitmap font generator)

I have been using this tool (bmGlyph http://www.bmglyph.com/) to create fonts from apple machines, but now, I'm on windows and need a program with same / more features. The main features about this ...
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Vector-based fonts vs. bitmap fonts in (2d) games?

I know that many games are using bitmap fonts. Which are the advantages for vector-based font rendering / manipulation when compared to bitmap fonts and in which scenarios would they matter the most? ...