G4 to WBMP Converter

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Secure Processing

Source G4 files are deleted instantly after conversion. WBMP output files are auto-removed within 24 hours.

Instant Results

G4 files are typically small. Cloud processing delivers your WBMP output in seconds — no waiting.

Document Recovery

Extract visual content from G4 files and save as WBMP — ideal for archiving important fax correspondence.

How to convert G4 to WBMP

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

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Choose wbmp 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 wbmp 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
WBMP (Wireless Bitmap) is a monochrome (1-bit, black and white) image format defined as part of the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) specification, developed by the WAP Forum (later consolidated into the Open Mobile Alliance) around 1998. The format was designed for the extremely constrained mobile devices of the late 1990s and early 2000s — phones with small monochrome screens, minimal processing power, and narrow bandwidth GSM data connections. WBMP uses the simplest possible encoding: a type identifier byte (always 0 for the only defined type), width and height encoded as multi-byte integers using a variable-length scheme, and the raw pixel data where each bit represents one pixel (0 for white, 1 for black) packed eight per byte. There is no compression, no metadata, and no color — the format is purely a minimal container for delivering small monochrome graphics to WAP-era mobile browsers. One advantage was extreme efficiency on constrained devices — WBMP images could be decoded with virtually zero CPU overhead and minimal memory, critical on early mobile hardware running at single-digit megahertz clock speeds. The tiny file sizes are another strength: a typical WBMP icon occupied just a few hundred bytes, practical for transfer over 9.6 kbps GSM data channels. While the WAP ecosystem has been entirely superseded by modern mobile web browsers capable of rendering full-color JPEG, PNG, and WebP images, WBMP files remain encountered in archived mobile content from that transitional era.
Developer: WAP Forum
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert G4 to WBMP?

Digitizing fax files to WBMP format enables easy viewing, sharing, and embedding across modern platforms.

How can I view WBMP files?

View WBMP files with IrfanView, XnView, or mobile development tools — all handle this format natively.

Will text remain readable after conversion?

All visual content from your G4 file is faithfully reproduced in WBMP — no degradation occurs during conversion.

Is this conversion free to use?

Free for standard conversions. Upgrade to a premium plan for higher volume and priority processing capabilities.

Is batch G4 to WBMP conversion available?

Yes — add several G4 files in one session. Each converts to WBMP independently and downloads separately.

Do I need to create an account?

No registration is needed for standard conversions. Upload your G4 file, convert, and download the WBMP result.