WPG to FAX Converter

Free WPG to FAX conversion — online image tool

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Quick Turnaround

Upload and convert WPG to FAX in moments. Server-side processing keeps the workflow fast regardless of your device's capabilities.

Format Bridge

Bridge the gap between WPG and modern formats. The converter handles the technical translation so you get a clean FAX file.

Files Stay Safe

Uploaded WPG images are wiped after conversion, and FAX downloads are cleaned from servers within 24 hours — security is built in.

How to convert WPG 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

WPG (WordPerfect Graphics) is a mixed vector/raster image format developed by WordPerfect Corporation and introduced with WordPerfect 5.0 on May 5, 1988. The format was designed to provide a native graphics capability for WordPerfect documents, supporting both vector drawing elements (lines, curves, polygons, text with font specifications, and filled shapes) and embedded raster images in a single file. WPG exists in two major versions: WPG1, which supports 1-bit and indexed color rasters up to 256 colors with optional run-length encoding compression, and WPG2, introduced later, which added true-color (24-bit) support, OLE object embedding, and enhanced vector capabilities. The vector portion of WPG files stores resolution-independent drawing commands that can be scaled and printed at any output device's native resolution, while the raster portion handles photographic and scanned content. During WordPerfect's peak market dominance in the late 1980s and early 1990s, WPG was one of the most commonly encountered graphics formats in business and legal document workflows, used for logos, diagrams, letterheads, and clip art. One advantage is the hybrid vector/raster capability: WPG could combine scalable line art with photographic imagery in a single file at a time when most formats handled only one or the other, making it practical for the mixed-content graphics typical of business documents. Continued accessibility is another strength — WPG files remain readable by LibreOffice, Corel's current software suite (which inherited WordPerfect), ImageMagick, XnView, and Inkscape, ensuring decades-old documents remain viewable.
Initial release: 1988
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 WPG to FAX?

WPG images are trapped in the WordPerfect world. Converting to FAX liberates them for use in modern editors, presentations, and web content.

How do I open a FAX file?

Fax software, IrfanView, XnView, GIMP, and document management systems that handle scanned fax documents.

Can I convert multiple WPG files at once?

Yes — Convertio supports batch uploads. Queue several WPG files and convert them all to FAX in one session, saving time on repetitive tasks.

Is the original resolution preserved?

Yes — the pixel dimensions of your WPG image are maintained in the FAX output. No downscaling or cropping happens during conversion.

Is WPG to FAX conversion free?

Standard conversions are free on Convertio. Premium plans provide additional benefits for users who need to process larger volumes regularly.

Does this work on my phone?

Yes — the Convertio converter runs in any mobile browser. Upload your WPG file, pick FAX, and download the result directly on your phone.