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Uploaded MNG files are erased right after conversion. FIG results are automatically deleted within 24 hours.

Visual Preservation

Preserve MNG visual content in FIG format — supported by standard viewers, editors, and browsers.

Nothing to Install

The MNG to FIG conversion happens in your browser — no software to download or configure on your device.

How to convert MNG to FIG

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

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Choose fig 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 fig file right afterwards

About formats

MNG (Multiple-image Network Graphics) is an animation and multiple-image format designed as the animated counterpart to PNG, with its specification reaching version 1.0 on January 31, 2001. Developed by Glenn Randers-Pehrson and members of the PNG development community, MNG extends PNG's capabilities with support for frame-based animation sequences, slide shows, complex sprite overlays, and JNG (JPEG Network Graphics) frames for lossy compression of photographic content within the same container. An MNG file consists of a series of chunks (following PNG's chunk-based architecture): MHDR and MEND chunks bookend the datastream, with embedded PNG or JNG images as individual frames and control chunks (DEFI, FRAM, LOOP, ENDL, TERM, BACK, BASI, CLON, PAST, DISC, SHOW) directing playback timing, looping behavior, layer compositing, and memory management. The format supports both full-frame replacement and delta (difference) updates for efficient encoding of animations with static backgrounds, as well as object-based animation where sprites are defined once and repositioned across frames. One advantage is technical sophistication: MNG provides a level of animation control that GIF and APNG cannot match — frame-accurate timing, nested loops, conditional branches, interframe compression, and mixed lossy/lossless content within a single animation. The PNG-based foundation ensures lossless quality with full alpha transparency for each frame. MNG is supported by ImageMagick, GIMP, and various media players, though browser support was limited, which led to APNG's emergence as a simpler alternative for web animation.
Initial release: January 31, 2001
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.
Initial release: 1985

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert MNG to FIG?

Turn MNG animation content into FIG vector format for lossless scaling in professional design environments.

How do I view a FIG file?

Use Xfig, Inkscape, or fig2dev conversion tools to view FIG files.

Will my MNG content look good as FIG?

MNG frames are rendered accurately into FIG. The output preserves colors, detail, and visual clarity.

Is there a charge for MNG to FIG?

Basic conversions are free. Premium subscriptions provide priority processing and expanded daily capacity.

Can I process many MNG files in one go?

Absolutely — add several MNG files at once. Each gets its own FIG conversion and individual download link.

How fast is MNG to FIG conversion?

Most MNG files convert to FIG in seconds. Processing runs on cloud servers so your device stays unaffected.