fig2dev ☆
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Description:
Translates figures generated by xfig to other formats
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: graphics conversion xfig vector utility
Install: brew install fig2dev
About:
Fig2dev is a utility that translates figures created with the xfig drawing tool into various other formats. It supports a wide range of output types including vector formats like PostScript, PDF, and SVG, as well as raster formats like PNG and JPEG. This tool is essential for integrating xfig diagrams into modern documents, web pages, and presentations.
Key Features:
  • Supports multiple output formats (PDF, SVG, PNG, PostScript, LaTeX)
  • Preserves vector graphics for high-quality scaling
  • Command-line interface for batch processing and automation
  • Handles XFig's specific color models and text formatting
Use Cases:
  • Converting legacy xfig diagrams for inclusion in modern LaTeX documents
  • Generating web-compatible SVG or PNG images from scientific figures
  • Batch processing a directory of xfig files for a publication
Alternatives:
  • Inkscape – A full-featured vector editor that can import xfig files but is heavier and not command-line focused.
  • ImageMagick – Primarily for raster image manipulation; lacks native understanding of xfig's vector primitives.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 10:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 425dce04
Dec 31, 2024 1:19am 0 VERSION_BUMP ef58471c
Dec 30, 2024 3:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8f75bdc4
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