FIG File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .fig
MIME Type image/x-xfig
File Type Xfig Drawing Format
Developed By Supoj Sutanthavibul (with contributions)
Initial Release 1985
Latest Version 3.2 (as of the last update)
Supported Platforms Multiplatform (with X Window System)
Binary or Text Primarily Text
Supports Compression Yes (via external tools like gzip)
Editable Yes (with compatible software)
Open Format Yes
Layer Support Yes
Object Types Lines, shapes, text, images, splines, and more
Color Mode RGB, patterns, and user-defined colors
Zoom Function Supported by viewer/editing software
Primary Use Technical drawing, diagrams, and academic papers
Scriptable Yes (via fig2dev program)
Export Formats Multiple (PDF, SVG, LaTeX, PostScript, and more through fig2dev)
Resolution Independent Yes
Metadata Support Limited
License Free software (under terms of the GNU General Public License)
Associated Applications Xfig drawing tool, JFig, WinFIG, and others