JBIG to FIG conversion is the process of transforming raster images encoded with the JBIG (Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group) standard—an efficient bi-level image compression format—into FIG files used by Xfig, a vector illustration tool. The conversion typically rasterizes or embeds the JBIG bitmap into a FIG scene, enabling integration of scanned binary images into vector-based diagrams while attempting to preserve visual fidelity.
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Confirm .fig as the selected destination format.
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JBIG files typically use the MIME type image/jbig and are optimized for lossless compression of black-and-white images. FIG files use the MIME type image/x-xfig and are common in vector graphic editing, especially with Xfig software. Conversion involves decoding the JBIG compressed bitmap and encoding it into the FIG vector format for enhanced editing capabilities.
The FIG (.FIG) format is commonly used for image. Understanding its characteristics can be helpful when converting to or from other formats like JBIG.
While specific technical details aren't available here, FIG files generally serve the purpose of storing image effectively within their domain.
Easily convert your JBIG files to FIG format using our online converter. Our tool offers a simple and efficient solution to transform JBIG images into FIG without any software installation. Whether you need to edit, share, or archive your images, converting JBIG to FIG is now faster and more accessible than ever.
JBIG is a compressed bitmap image format mainly used for bi-level images, offering efficient compression but limited editing. FIG is a vector-based graphics format that supports scalable and editable images, suitable for design applications. While JBIG files prioritize file size reduction, FIG files emphasize flexibility and detail preservation.
Keep source JBIG files under 10–50 MB for fastest browser-based conversion; very large JBIG2 documents can slow processing or require server tools.
To preserve readability and contrast from bi-level scans, avoid aggressive downscaling or dithering when creating the FIG; prefer 1:1 pixel embedding if layout space permits.
For batch conversions, use a desktop or server utility that supports JBIG/JBIG2 and FIG export to maintain consistent placement and filenames.
JBIG is a bi-level (black-and-white) raster format; converting to FIG does not vectorize content automatically—text or line art remains bitmap unless you run optical character recognition (OCR) or vector tracing separately.
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Graphic Designer
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Engineer
Quick and easy conversion with no quality loss.
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Photographer
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Some FIG viewers expect external image files; choose inlined image data in FIG if you need a single-file deliverable, but note that inlining increases FIG file size.