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Turn Xfig's FIG format into PNG without manual re-creation. Upload once and get a ready-to-use PNG file.

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Diagram Clarity

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

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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

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format developed by the PNG Development Group and published as a W3C Recommendation on October 1, 1996, created as a patent-free replacement for GIF after the Unisys LZW patent controversy. PNG uses a two-stage compression pipeline: a prediction filter selects the optimal per-row preprocessing (none, sub, up, average, or Paeth), then DEFLATE compression encodes the filtered data. The format supports rich color modes — 1/2/4/8/16-bit grayscale, 8/16-bit per channel true color, and indexed color with palettes up to 256 entries — all with optional alpha transparency ranging from a single transparent color to a full per-pixel alpha channel with 256 or 65536 levels. PNG also stores gamma correction, ICC color profiles, text metadata, and suggested background color. One advantage is lossless compression with transparency — PNG preserves every pixel exactly while supporting smooth semi-transparent edges, making it the standard format for web graphics, UI elements, logos, screenshots, and any image where artifacts or color shifts are unacceptable. Universal support is another core strength: every web browser, operating system, image editor, and programming library handles PNG natively. The format has proven remarkably durable — after nearly three decades, PNG remains the default lossless web image format. While newer formats like WebP and AVIF offer better compression, PNG's combination of lossless quality, full transparency, and absolute ubiquity keeps it indispensable.

Developer: PNG Development Group / W3C

Initial release: October 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FIG to PNG?

FIG is great for Xfig editing but poor for distribution. PNG is the practical choice for sharing visual content widely.

How do I open a PNG file?

You can open PNG files with every modern web browser, operating system image viewer, and graphics editor.

Can I use the FIG to PNG converter on Chromebook?

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

How long does FIG to PNG conversion take?

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

What happens to my FIG files after conversion?

Uploaded FIG files are deleted right after processing. Results remain available briefly, then are also removed from servers.

Is the FIG to PNG converter available 24/7?

Yes — Convertio runs around the clock. Convert FIG files to PNG any time, from anywhere with an internet connection.

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Specific converters

JPG to PNG

WEBP to PNG

PDF to PNG

SVG to PNG

DOCX to PNG

AVIF to PNG

JPEG to PNG

JFIF to PNG

HEIC to PNG

AI to PNG

GIF to PNG

PSD to PNG

EPS to PNG

PPTX to PNG

DDS to PNG

HTML to PNG

ICO to PNG

DOC to PNG

BMP to PNG

CDR to PNG

XLSX to PNG

TGA to PNG

CUR to PNG

CR2 to PNG

TIFF to PNG

XCF to PNG

DXF to PNG

ODT to PNG

TXT to PNG

NEF to PNG

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