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G4 to KWD Converter

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Fax Digitization

Transform legacy G4 images into modern KWD format — making archived fax content digitally accessible.

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G4 uploads are erased upon completion. KWD results are automatically purged from servers within 24 hours.

Batch Processing

Upload multiple G4 files at once. Each converts to KWD independently — download them all when ready.

How to convert G4 to KWD

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

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

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

About formats

G4 is a monochrome image format based on the ITU-T Group 4 facsimile coding standard (Recommendation T.6), ratified by the CCITT in 1984 as an improvement over Group 3 for use on error-free digital networks like ISDN rather than analog telephone lines. G4 files contain 1-bit image data compressed using exclusively two-dimensional Modified Modified READ (MMR) coding, where each scanline is encoded as a set of differences (changing elements) relative to the line above it. By eliminating the one-dimensional coding fallback and the end-of-line synchronization markers required by Group 3, G4 achieves 20-50% better compression ratios on typical document pages while producing a simpler, more regular bitstream. The format is most commonly encountered as a compression method within TIFF files (TIFF compression tag 4), where it became the standard archival format for scanned documents in enterprise document management, government records, and legal imaging systems. G4 compression is specified at 200, 300, or 400 dpi depending on the scanning application, with 300 dpi being the most common for archival-quality document imaging. One advantage is exceptional compression efficiency for document content: G4's two-dimensional prediction exploits the strong vertical correlation in text and line art pages, typically compressing a 300 dpi letter-size page to 30-50 KB — roughly half the size of equivalent Group 3 encoding. The format's entrenchment in document management infrastructure is another strength — G4 TIFF is the mandated format for many government digital records systems, court filing systems, and corporate archives, supported by every enterprise imaging platform.
Developer: ITU-T (CCITT)
Initial release: 1984
KWD is the native document format of KWord, the word processor component of KOffice (later renamed Calligra Suite), developed by the KDE community with its first stable release in KOffice 1.0 in 2000. KWord distinguished itself from other word processors through a frame-based layout model where text, images, and other content existed in independent frames that could be positioned freely on the page, similar to desktop publishing applications — a departure from the linear text-flow approach used by most word processors. KWD files store document content in a compressed XML format that describes the frame hierarchy, text content with formatting markup, paragraph styles, page dimensions, headers, footers, and embedded media. The format uses a ZIP container packaging the XML document alongside any referenced images and resources. One advantage was the flexible frame-based layout — users could position text and image frames independently on the page, enabling newsletter-style layouts and creative document designs without switching to a dedicated DTP application. The open XML structure is another benefit, making KWD files transparent and accessible to automated processing. KWord was included in several Linux distributions as part of the KDE desktop environment during the 2000s. The project was eventually discontinued in favor of Calligra Words, which adopted the ODF standard. KWD files can be opened with legacy KOffice installations or converted through document conversion tools.
Developer: KDE
Initial release: 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert G4 to KWD?

Converting fax images to KWD makes them searchable, editable, and easy to share through standard document workflows.

What programs handle KWD?

KWD files can be opened with Calligra Words, LibreOffice, or KDE document tools.

Does the KWD output keep original clarity?

The conversion engine preserves every pixel of the G4 original. Your KWD output matches the source quality.

Is the G4 to KWD tool free?

Standard usage is free. Premium plans are available for users who need higher throughput and faster speeds.

Can I upload several G4 files together?

Multiple G4 files can be uploaded together. Each is processed individually and produces its own KWD output.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

Absolutely. Uploaded G4 files are deleted after conversion and KWD results are purged within 24 hours.