FIG to ODT Converter

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Convertio converts FIG to ODT with respect for the original. Your Xfig work translates faithfully.

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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

ODT (OpenDocument Text) is the word processing format defined by the OpenDocument Format (ODF) standard, developed by the OASIS technical committee and first published as ODF 1.0 on May 1, 2005, later adopted as international standard ISO/IEC 26300. An ODT file is a ZIP archive containing XML documents that describe text content, formatting styles, metadata, and settings using a vendor-neutral, royalty-free specification. The document body resides in content.xml with styling rules in styles.xml, while embedded images, fonts, and other resources are stored alongside in the package. The format supports rich word processing features including paragraph and character styles, tables, footnotes, tracked changes, table of contents generation, bibliography management, mail merge fields, and embedded vector and raster graphics. ODT serves as the native format for LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice Writer, and Calligra Words, and can be imported by Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and other commercial tools. One advantage is vendor independence — ODT is governed by an open standard rather than a single company, ensuring long-term document accessibility free from proprietary lock-in. This makes ODT particularly important for government agencies, educational institutions, and organizations with archival mandates. The XML-based architecture provides another strength, enabling programmatic document generation and processing using standard tools in any programming language.

Developer: OASIS

Initial release: May 1, 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FIG to ODT?

Publishing technical papers with FIG diagrams? ODT makes them viewable everywhere — in LibreOffice, Google Docs, Word, and beyond.

What programs open ODT files?

You can open ODT files with LibreOffice Writer, OpenOffice Writer, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word.

Is there an API for FIG to ODT conversion?

Convertio offers a developer API for automated conversions. Check the API documentation for integration details.

Is registration required for FIG to ODT?

No signup needed. Visit the page, upload your FIG file, convert to ODT, and download without creating an account.

Can I upload FIG files from cloud storage?

Yes — Convertio supports uploads from Google Drive and Dropbox, in addition to local files and direct URL links.

Does FIG to ODT conversion work on mobile?

Yes — the converter runs in any modern browser, including mobile devices. No app installation required, just open the page and upload.

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JPEG to ODT

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OXPS to ODT

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