FIG to PS Converter

FIG to PS — smooth vector conversion online

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Direct Conversion

Skip manual rebuilds — go from FIG to PS directly. The converter preserves your diagram structure throughout.

Simple Workflow

Upload, pick a format, download. Three steps from FIG file to converted output — designed for clarity.

Flexible Export

Download your result locally or send it to cloud storage. Google Drive and Dropbox export is built right in.

How to convert FIG to PS

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

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

Let the file convert and you can download your ps file right afterwards

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

PS is the standard extension for files written in PostScript, the page description language created by Adobe Systems and first shipped in 1984 with the Apple LaserWriter. A PostScript file is a complete program that describes the precise appearance of a page — text, vector graphics, curves, fills, and even embedded raster images — using a stack-based interpreted language with full programming constructs. When sent to a PostScript-compatible printer or interpreter (such as Ghostscript), the program executes and produces rendered output. PostScript introduced cubic Bezier curves as the standard representation for smooth outlines, a mathematical model that became the foundation for virtually all subsequent vector graphics and font technology including PDF, SVG, and OpenType. The language also serves as a font format: Type 1 PostScript fonts encode glyph outlines as PostScript programs with hinting instructions for sharp rendering at low resolutions, while Type 3 fonts use the full language to define arbitrarily complex glyphs. One advantage is device independence — a PostScript file produces identical output whether rendered on a 300 dpi desktop printer, a high-resolution imagesetter, or a software rasterizer, because it describes shapes mathematically rather than as pixel grids. The human-readable text format provides another practical strength: PS files can be inspected, debugged, and modified with any text editor, and they can be generated programmatically by any software without requiring specialized libraries. PostScript files are widely handled by Ghostscript, Adobe Acrobat, preview applications, and numerous publishing and graphics tools.

Developer: Adobe Systems

Initial release: 1984

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FIG to PS?

FIG is niche and limited to Xfig on Unix/Linux. Converting to PS lets you edit diagrams in mainstream design tools that support PostScript.

How can I view PS files?

You can open PS files with Ghostscript, Adobe Acrobat Distiller, and PostScript-compatible printers or viewers.

Can I convert password-protected FIG files?

FIG files do not support password protection natively. If your file is in an archive, extract it before uploading.

Is there an API for FIG to PS conversion?

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

Does FIG to PS 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.

Can I convert multiple FIG files to PS at once?

Batch conversion is supported. Upload several FIG files simultaneously and each one converts to PS independently in a single session.

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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

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FIG to RAS

FIG to RGBA

FIG to RGBO

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AI to PS

EPS to PS

JPG to PS

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CDR to PS

DXF to PS

TTF to PS

SVG to PS

OTF to PS

PSD to PS

PLT to PS

DST to PS

XPS to PS

GIF to PS

PFM to PS

BMP to PS

BIN to PS

EMF to PS

TIFF to PS

WMF to PS

PPM to PS

ICO to PS

OXPS to PS

PES to PS

PFB to PS

EXP to PS

WEBP to PS

WOFF to PS

SK to PS