FIG to EMF Converter

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Convertio preserves FIG diagram content when converting to EMF — what you drew in Xfig is what you get.

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About formats

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.

Developer: Supoj Sutanthavibul

Initial release: 1985

EMF (Enhanced Metafile) is a vector graphics format developed by Microsoft as the successor to WMF (Windows Metafile), introduced with Windows NT 3.1 in July 1993. EMF records a sequence of GDI (Graphics Device Interface) function calls that describe vector shapes, text, embedded bitmaps, and rendering attributes in a device-independent manner. Unlike WMF's 16-bit coordinate system limited to 65,536 units, EMF uses 32-bit coordinates and adds support for Bezier curves, advanced path operations, world coordinate transforms, gradient fills, and extended text capabilities including Unicode. The format functions as a graphics recording mechanism — applications capture their drawing operations into an EMF file, which can then be replayed at any scale on any device with full geometric precision. One advantage is native Windows integration: EMF is the standard clipboard and spooler format for vector content across the Windows ecosystem, enabling lossless copy-paste of graphics between Office documents, design tools, and presentation software without rasterization. Resolution independence is another key strength — EMF graphics scale smoothly from screen display to high-resolution print output. An extended variant, EMF+, introduced with GDI+ adds anti-aliasing, alpha transparency, and advanced brush types. EMF remains deeply embedded in Windows-based publishing, technical documentation, and enterprise document workflows.

Developer: Microsoft

Initial release: July 27, 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FIG to EMF?

FIG files are tied to the Xfig ecosystem. EMF is widely recognized by professional vector editors — conversion opens new editing options.

What apps handle EMF format?

You can open EMF files with Microsoft Office applications, LibreOffice, and Windows-based graphics editors.

Is the FIG to EMF conversion free?

You can convert FIG to EMF for free on convertio.co. Larger or more frequent conversions are available with a subscription plan.

Can I upload FIG files from cloud storage?

Yes — Convertio supports uploads from Google Drive and Dropbox, in addition to local files and direct URL links.

Does converting FIG to EMF preserve quality?

Convertio optimizes the conversion to retain as much quality as possible. The output closely matches your original FIG diagram.

Does FIG to EMF conversion work on mobile?

Yes — the converter runs in any modern browser, including mobile devices. No app installation required, just open the page and upload.

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FIG to DOCX

FIG to TIFF

FIG to AI

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FIG to WBMP

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Specific converters

EPS to EMF

SVG to EMF

PNG to EMF

JPG to EMF

AI to EMF

BMP to EMF

JPEG to EMF

DXF to EMF

WEBP to EMF

PSD to EMF

WMF to EMF

GIF to EMF

CDR to EMF

PS to EMF

JFIF to EMF

AVIF to EMF

TIFF to EMF

DST to EMF

PLT to EMF

XCF to EMF

ICO to EMF

FIG to EMF

CGM to EMF

TGA to EMF

HEIC to EMF

EXP to EMF

CMX to EMF

PES to EMF

3FR to EMF

ARW to EMF

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