FIG to ICO Converter

FIG to ICO — quick visual export from Xfig

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FIG to ICO conversion produces tidy, well-formed files. Convertio optimizes the output for practical use.

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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About formats

FIG is the native file format of Xfig, a free vector graphics editor for the X Window System, originally written by Supoj Sutanthavibul at the University of Texas at Austin in 1985. The format uses a plain-text structure where each graphic object is described on one or more lines with numeric parameters specifying object type, coordinates, line properties, fill attributes, and depth ordering. FIG supports compound objects (groups), polylines, polygons, splines, arcs, ellipses, text strings, and imported bitmaps, each with configurable colors, line styles, arrow heads, and area fills. Files begin with a header line declaring the format version (currently 3.2), followed by a resolution specification and the object definitions. One advantage is exceptional simplicity — the entirely text-based format is trivially parsed, generated, and manipulated by scripts, making FIG popular as an intermediate format in automated diagram generation pipelines. The rich ecosystem of conversion tools is another strength: fig2dev exports FIG files to dozens of output formats including EPS, PDF, SVG, LaTeX picture environments, PSTricks, and TikZ. This made Xfig and FIG especially popular in academic and scientific communities, where authors generate publication-quality figures that integrate seamlessly with LaTeX documents. While graphical tools have evolved since the 1980s, FIG remains in use among researchers who value its scriptability, LaTeX integration, and well-documented format stability.

Developer: Supoj Sutanthavibul

Initial release: 1985

ICO is the icon file format for Microsoft Windows, introduced with Windows 1.0 in 1985 and serving as the standard container for application icons, file type icons, and shortcut icons throughout the Windows ecosystem. An ICO file bundles multiple image variants within a single container — each at different sizes (16x16, 32x32, 48x48, 256x256, and others) and color depths (4-bit, 8-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit with alpha) — allowing Windows to select the most appropriate image for each display context, from tiny taskbar buttons to large desktop icons. The container structure consists of an ICONDIR header, an array of ICONDIRENTRY records describing each variant, and the image data itself. Since Windows Vista, ICO files support embedded PNG-compressed images for the larger sizes (typically 256x256), dramatically reducing file size while maintaining quality with full alpha transparency. One advantage is automatic size adaptation — Windows pulls the optimal resolution from the ICO container for each context (Explorer list view, desktop tile, Alt-Tab preview), ensuring crisp display without the application managing separate image files. The format's operating system-level integration is another core strength: ICO files serve as the identity mechanism for executables, file associations, and shortcuts across all Windows versions, and web browsers use favicon.ico for website identity in tabs and bookmarks. ICO creation and editing is supported by image editors like GIMP, Inkscape, and dedicated icon tools, and the format remains essential for Windows application development.

Developer: Microsoft

Initial release: 1985

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FIG to ICO?

FIG drawings need specialized software to view. Converting to ICO creates an image you can embed in documents, slides, or web pages.

What apps handle ICO format?

You can open ICO files with Windows natively for icons, GIMP, IrfanView, and web browsers for favicons.

Is FIG to ICO conversion free on Convertio?

Yes — Convertio offers free FIG to ICO conversion for standard use. Upload, convert, and download without any cost.

Do I need to know FIG format details to convert?

Not at all. Just upload your FIG file, select ICO, and Convertio handles the technical details automatically.

Can I use the FIG to ICO converter on Chromebook?

Yes — the converter is entirely browser-based and works on Chromebooks, along with any other device with a modern browser.

Does Convertio support FIG files from all Xfig versions?

Convertio handles standard FIG format files. Most Xfig versions produce compatible output that converts cleanly.

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FIG to DOCX

FIG to TIFF

FIG to AI

FIG to EMF

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FIG to SK

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FIG to WBMP

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FIG to FTS

FIG to G3

FIG to HDR

FIG to HRZ

FIG to IPL

FIG to MAP

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PNG to ICO

JPG to ICO

SVG to ICO

JPEG to ICO

WEBP to ICO

JFIF to ICO

BMP to ICO

GIF to ICO

AVIF to ICO

PDF to ICO

AI to ICO

PSD to ICO

EPS to ICO

PPTX to ICO

DOCX to ICO

CUR to ICO

HEIC to ICO

XCF to ICO

TIFF to ICO

TGA to ICO

TXT to ICO

CDR to ICO

JPE to ICO

DOC to ICO

ODT to ICO

WMF to ICO

XLSX to ICO

DDS to ICO

EMF to ICO

XPM to ICO