FIG to G4 conversion is the process of transforming a Xfig drawing file (.fig), which stores vector and some raster drawing elements created by the Xfig editor, into a G4-formatted raster output that uses Group 4 (G4) CCITT/MH/MR lossless bi-level compression typically stored in TIFF containers. This conversion rasterizes vector content and encodes black-and-white imagery using the G4 algorithm so drawings and line art are preserved as compact, high-contrast monochrome images suitable for fax, archival, or printing workflows.
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FIG files usually have the MIME type 'application/x-xfig' and are commonly used for vector drawings in technical and engineering fields. G4 files correspond to TIFF images using Group 4 fax compression with MIME types like 'image/tiff'. G4 supports efficient compression codecs ideal for monochrome images such as scanned documents and faxes.
The G4 (.G4) format is commonly used for drawing. Understanding its characteristics can be helpful when converting to or from other formats like FIG.
While specific technical details aren't available here, G4 files generally serve the purpose of storing drawing effectively within their domain.
Convert your FIG files to G4 format quickly and efficiently using our easy-to-use online FIG to G4 Converter. Designed for users looking to change file formats in the Drawing category, our tool ensures smooth conversion without the need for software installation.
FIG files are typically vector graphic drawings used in technical and CAD applications, while G4 files are primarily used for fax and bitmap image data with Group 4 compression. Converting FIG to G4 shifts the file from a vector-based format to a compressed bitmap, optimizing it for fax transmission and archival.
Keep FIG source drawings under 10–20 MB for smooth browser-based conversion; very large vector drawings can be rasterized to large bitmaps and slow the process.
Preserve visual clarity by choosing 300 dpi for print-quality line art; use 600 dpi only for extremely fine detail—higher dpi increases file size even with G4 compression.
For grayscale or color embedded images, enable a controlled threshold or Floyd–Steinberg dithering to avoid harsh posterization when converting to bilevel G4.
Use batch conversion for multiple FIG files to save time, but split extremely large or complex FIGs into smaller files to avoid memory/timeouts.
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Limitations: G4 is a 1-bit (black-and-white) compression—it cannot represent continuous-tone color or grayscale without dithering; selective elements requiring color must be flattened or exported to a different format.