GV to FAX Converter

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Uploaded GV data is erased immediately after conversion. FAX results are purged within 24 hours — your content stays confidential.

Format Flexibility

GV to FAX conversion opens new possibilities. Use your graph descriptions in contexts where FAX is the expected or required format.

Batch Processing

Convert multiple GV images to FAX in one session. Queue your images and let the converter process them all without manual repetition.

How to convert GV to FAX

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

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Choose fax 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 fax file right afterwards

About formats

GV is a file extension associated with the DOT graph description language, developed at AT&T Labs Research beginning in 1991, and used by the Graphviz (Graph Visualization Software) suite to define and render structured diagrams of graphs, networks, and hierarchical relationships. A GV file is a plain-text document that describes a graph using a declarative syntax: nodes are named, edges connect them with directed (digraph) or undirected (graph) links, and attributes control visual properties like shape, color, font, label text, and layout hints. The Graphviz layout engines — dot (hierarchical), neato (spring model), fdp (force-directed), circo (circular), twopi (radial), and sfdp (scalable force-directed) — read GV files and produce rendered output in formats like SVG, PNG, PDF, and PostScript. The language supports subgraphs, clusters, record-shaped nodes for database schemas, HTML-like label formatting, and rank constraints for precise control over node positioning in hierarchical layouts. One advantage is the separation of content from layout — the graph structure is specified declaratively, and the layout algorithm handles all positioning automatically, eliminating the tedious manual arrangement required by visual diagramming tools. This makes GV files ideal for programmatically generated diagrams: build systems, documentation generators, and code analysis tools can emit DOT syntax and produce professional-quality diagrams without any graphical interface. Graphviz is open source, available across all platforms, and its DOT language is supported by numerous tools including Jupyter notebooks, Doxygen, and many IDE plugins.
Developer: AT&T Labs Research
Initial release: 1991
FAX is a generic image file extension associated with facsimile transmission formats standardized by the ITU-T (formerly CCITT), with the underlying Group 3 compression standard ratified in 1980. FAX files typically contain monochrome (1-bit, black and white) image data compressed using the Modified Huffman (MH) encoding defined in ITU-T Recommendation T.4, which assigns variable-length codes to run lengths of consecutive white or black pixels along each scanline. The standard resolution for Group 3 fax is 204x98 dpi (normal mode) or 204x196 dpi (fine mode), reflecting the capabilities of thermal and laser fax machines of the era. FAX files encountered digitally are often raw Group 3 encoded bitstreams or TIFF wrappers with CCITT Group 3 compression (TIFF compression tag 3). The Group 3 encoding scheme is highly efficient for typical business documents — pages with mostly white space and black text — achieving compression ratios of 10:1 to 20:1 compared to uncompressed bitmaps. One advantage is universal fax system compatibility: Group 3 encoding is the mandatory baseline for all fax machines worldwide, meaning FAX files contain data in exactly the format transmitted over telephone lines, preserving the original fax data without transcoding losses. The format's role in business communications history provides another dimension — billions of fax transmissions using this encoding moved legal documents, medical records, and business correspondence for decades, and archived FAX files represent an important documentary record. FAX images can be viewed and converted using LibreOffice, ImageMagick, GIMP, and standard document management systems.
Developer: ITU-T
Initial release: 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert GV to FAX?

Standard fax transmission format — converting GV to FAX gives your graph descriptions broader reach and easier sharing across standard platforms.

What programs open FAX?

Any modern image viewer opens FAX — Windows Photos, macOS Preview, GIMP, Photoshop, and web browsers all support it.

What is the GV format?

GV is used in graph visualization and network diagrams. It stores network diagrams, flowcharts, and dependency graphs — converting to FAX makes this data universally accessible.

Can I batch convert GV to FAX?

Yes — Convertio supports batch uploads. Add multiple GV images and convert them all to FAX at once to speed up your workflow.

Is the conversion instant?

Near-instant for typical images — the cloud-based processing handles GV to FAX conversion quickly. Very large data may take a moment.