FIG to MNG Converter

FIG to MNG — clean image output, free online

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Seamless Conversion

Move from FIG to MNG in seconds — Convertio handles the format translation so your diagrams arrive intact.

Guided Process

Follow the clear step-by-step interface — upload, select output, download. No learning curve, no confusion.

Diagram Clarity

Your Xfig diagrams come through clean — lines, shapes, and annotations maintain their visual precision.

How to convert FIG to MNG

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

Choose mng or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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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

MNG (Multiple-image Network Graphics) is an animation and multiple-image format designed as the animated counterpart to PNG, with its specification reaching version 1.0 on January 31, 2001. Developed by Glenn Randers-Pehrson and members of the PNG development community, MNG extends PNG's capabilities with support for frame-based animation sequences, slide shows, complex sprite overlays, and JNG (JPEG Network Graphics) frames for lossy compression of photographic content within the same container. An MNG file consists of a series of chunks (following PNG's chunk-based architecture): MHDR and MEND chunks bookend the datastream, with embedded PNG or JNG images as individual frames and control chunks (DEFI, FRAM, LOOP, ENDL, TERM, BACK, BASI, CLON, PAST, DISC, SHOW) directing playback timing, looping behavior, layer compositing, and memory management. The format supports both full-frame replacement and delta (difference) updates for efficient encoding of animations with static backgrounds, as well as object-based animation where sprites are defined once and repositioned across frames. One advantage is technical sophistication: MNG provides a level of animation control that GIF and APNG cannot match — frame-accurate timing, nested loops, conditional branches, interframe compression, and mixed lossy/lossless content within a single animation. The PNG-based foundation ensures lossless quality with full alpha transparency for each frame. MNG is supported by ImageMagick, GIMP, and various media players, though browser support was limited, which led to APNG's emergence as a simpler alternative for web animation.

Developer: Glenn Randers-Pehrson

Initial release: January 31, 2001

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FIG to MNG?

FIG format has very limited viewer support. MNG is universally recognized — conversion makes your diagrams accessible to everyone.

Which applications support MNG?

You can open MNG files with XnView, IrfanView, and browsers or viewers with MNG support enabled.

How long does FIG to MNG conversion take?

Most conversions complete in seconds. Cloud-based processing means speed depends on file size, not your hardware.

Can I use the FIG to MNG converter on Chromebook?

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

Do I need to know FIG format details to convert?

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

How many FIG files can I convert at once?

You can upload and convert multiple FIG files in one session. Batch conversion processes all files simultaneously.

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FIG to BMP

FIG to PSD

FIG to DOC

FIG to GIF

FIG to DXF

FIG to DOCX

FIG to TIFF

FIG to AI

FIG to EMF

FIG to HTML

FIG to ODT

FIG to WMF

FIG to PCX

FIG to SGI

FIG to SK

FIG to OTB

FIG to DOT

FIG to RGB

FIG to PS

FIG to CGM

FIG to SK1

FIG to PLT

FIG to JP2

FIG to WBMP

FIG to TGA

FIG to ICO

FIG to CUR

FIG to PBM

FIG to PGM

FIG to PPM

FIG to WEBP

FIG to EXR

FIG to FAX

FIG to FTS

FIG to G3

FIG to HDR

FIG to HRZ

FIG to IPL

FIG to MAP

FIG to MNG

FIG to MTV

FIG to PAL

FIG to PALM

FIG to PAM

FIG to PCD

FIG to PCT

FIG to PDB

FIG to PFM

FIG to PICON

FIG to PICT

FIG to PNM

FIG to RAS

FIG to RGBA

FIG to RGBO

Specific converters

GIF to MNG

PNG to MNG

JPG to MNG

PDF to MNG

WEBP to MNG

HTML to MNG

JPEG to MNG

SVG to MNG

PPTX to MNG

BMP to MNG

RTF to MNG

PSD to MNG

PPT to MNG

PPSM to MNG

JFIF to MNG

ICO to MNG

DOCX to MNG

AI to MNG

XCF to MNG

ABW to MNG

DBK to MNG

KWD to MNG

SXW to MNG

AW to MNG

3FR to MNG

ARW to MNG

AVIF to MNG

CR2 to MNG

CRW to MNG

CUR to MNG