FIG to TIFF Converter

Convert FIG to TIFF online — raster image output

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FIG to TIFF conversion that respects your original layout. Elements, shapes, and text carry over faithfully.

Multiple Files at Once

Convert a whole folder of FIG files in one session. Batch mode processes every file simultaneously for efficiency.

File Safety First

Convertio removes source files immediately after processing and clears converted output within 24 hours.

How to convert FIG to TIFF

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

Choose tiff or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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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

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a flexible raster image format originally developed by Aldus Corporation (later acquired by Adobe) in October 1986 for desktop publishing and scanning applications. The format uses a tagged data structure where the image file header points to one or more Image File Directories (IFDs), each containing a set of tags that describe the image's dimensions, color space, compression, resolution, and other properties. This extensible architecture means TIFF can accommodate virtually any image type: 1-bit bilevel, grayscale, indexed color, RGB, CMYK, CIE L*a*b*, and beyond, at any bit depth from 1 to 64 bits per sample. TIFF supports multiple compression methods including none (uncompressed), LZW, DEFLATE, JPEG, and CCITT Group 3/4 fax compression, as well as multi-page documents, tiled storage for efficient random access to large images, and floating-point pixel values for HDR content. One advantage is professional-grade flexibility — TIFF handles the full range of image types encountered in publishing, prepress, medical imaging, geospatial analysis, and scientific research, where specialized color spaces and high bit depths are required. Lossless archival quality is another core strength: TIFF with no compression or LZW/DEFLATE preserves every pixel value exactly, making it the standard archival format for libraries, museums, and any institution that requires guaranteed long-term image fidelity. TIFF is supported by every major image editing, scanning, and publishing application across all platforms.

Developer: Aldus / Adobe

Initial release: October 1986

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FIG to TIFF?

Need to include an Xfig drawing in a report? Converting FIG to TIFF produces an image that any application can display.

What opens TIFF files?

You can open TIFF files with Adobe Photoshop, Preview on Mac, IrfanView, and professional publishing software.

How quickly does FIG to TIFF conversion finish?

Most conversions complete within seconds. Larger files may take slightly longer, but cloud processing keeps it fast regardless of your device.

Is registration required for FIG to TIFF?

No signup needed. Visit the page, upload your FIG file, convert to TIFF, and download without creating an account.

Is my FIG file safe during conversion?

Uploaded FIG files are deleted immediately after conversion. TIFF output files are removed from servers within 24 hours for your privacy.

Can I convert multiple FIG files to TIFF at once?

Batch conversion is supported. Upload several FIG files simultaneously and each one converts to TIFF independently in a single session.

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FIG to PNG

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FIG to SVG

FIG to JPEG

FIG to BMP

FIG to PSD

FIG to DOC

FIG to GIF

FIG to DXF

FIG to DOCX

FIG to TIFF

FIG to AI

FIG to EMF

FIG to HTML

FIG to ODT

FIG to WMF

FIG to PCX

FIG to SGI

FIG to SK

FIG to OTB

FIG to DOT

FIG to RGB

FIG to PS

FIG to CGM

FIG to SK1

FIG to PLT

FIG to JP2

FIG to WBMP

FIG to TGA

FIG to ICO

FIG to CUR

FIG to PBM

FIG to PGM

FIG to PPM

FIG to WEBP

FIG to EXR

FIG to FAX

FIG to FTS

FIG to G3

FIG to HDR

FIG to HRZ

FIG to IPL

FIG to MAP

FIG to MNG

FIG to MTV

FIG to PAL

FIG to PALM

FIG to PAM

FIG to PCD

FIG to PCT

FIG to PDB

FIG to PFM

FIG to PICON

FIG to PICT

FIG to PNM

FIG to RAS

FIG to RGBA

FIG to RGBO

Specific converters

PDF to TIFF

JPG to TIFF

PNG to TIFF

DOCX to TIFF

JPEG to TIFF

WEBP to TIFF

DOC to TIFF

PPTX to TIFF

SVG to TIFF

HEIC to TIFF

AVIF to TIFF

EPS to TIFF

AI to TIFF

CR2 to TIFF

BMP to TIFF

NEF to TIFF

ARW to TIFF

XLSX to TIFF

CDR to TIFF

PSD to TIFF

JFIF to TIFF

OTF to TIFF

GIF to TIFF

RTF to TIFF

XLS to TIFF

DXF to TIFF

JP2 to TIFF

DNG to TIFF

HTML to TIFF

EMF to TIFF

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