File Extension FIG

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FIG File Summary

Fourteen known software programs (notably, Winfig developed by Andreas Schmidt) are related to the FIG file extension. In addition, they are categorized under ten distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Xfig Drawing format. The FIG File Extension are listed predominantly as Vector Image Files, while in other circumstances they can be 3D Image Files or Data Files.

The FIG File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about FIG files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your FIG file.

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Known FIG Files

  10 known file types use this extension

Main FIG Affiliation

.FIG
File Ext:.fig
Class:Xfig Drawing

Xfig is a drawing program. It is a file stored as vector image that may contain lines, shapes, arcs, splines, arrows, and text objects; may also include images, colors, and patterns. Line drawings are saved in Xfig format.

Developer: Open Source
File Category:Vector Image Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.fig

Software Programs That Open The Xfig Drawing:


Winfig by Andreas Schmidt

Windows

Jfig by Bruce Conrad

Windows
Mac
Linux

Xfig by Open Source

Windows
Linux
Solaris
FreeBSD
Mac OS X

Transfig by Supoj Sutantavibul, Micah Beck, Brian Smith

Windows
Linux
Mac OS X

Other FIG Descriptions

.FIG
File Ext:.fig
Class:3ds Max Figure File

A FIG file is a 3D model file used by 3ds Max and stores information such as figure structure for a biped, link positions, twist links, and the scales for the current pose. A FIG file is often saved along with a CAL file which has the information about the pose adjustment.

Developer: Autodesk, Inc.
File Category:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open 3ds Max Figure File Files:


Autodesk 3ds Max by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows
.FIG
File Ext:.fig
Class:MATLAB Figure File

A FIG file is a data file created by MATLAB, a program for mathematical computations. It contains a figure created by the application with one or more plots or graphs, which are used to visualize data.

Developer: MathWorks
File Category:Data Files

Software Programs That Open MATLAB Figure File Files:


The MathWorks MATLAB by MathWorks

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.FIG
File Ext:.fig
Class:Lahey Fortran Linker Options Data

A FIG file is related to the numeric computation and scientific computing program Lahey Fortran. It contains saved linker options for the program.

Developer: Lahey Computer Systems, Inc.
File Category:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Lahey Fortran Linker Options Data Files:


Lahey Fortran by Lahey Computer Systems, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows
.FIG
File Ext:.fig
Class:FIG Graphics Format

A FIG file is a graphics file with the FIG graphics format. It is a vector drawing format which can be used with programs to produce simple figures for use in documents.

Developer: Supoj Sutantavibul, Micah Beck, Brian Smith
File Category:Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open FIG Graphics Format Files:


Xfig by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
Solaris
FreeBSD
Mac OS X

Transfig by Supoj Sutantavibul, Micah Beck, Brian Smith

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
Mac OS X
.FIG
File Ext:.fig
Class:SWAT Watershed Configuration File

A FIG file is related to the Soil & Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and stores routing network definition in the watershed and list input filenames for different objects in the watershed.

Developer: Grassland, Soil and Water Research Laboratory
File Category:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open SWAT Watershed Configuration File Files:


SWAT by Grassland, Soil and Water Research Laboratory

Compatible with:

Windows
.FIG
File Ext:.fig
Class:ATOS File

A FIG file is related to the ATOS Triple Scan, an optical 3D digitizer developed by GOM Systems. It contains some form of data associated with the program.

Developer: GOM & Company
File Category:Data Files

Software Programs That Open ATOS File Files:


ATOS Triple Scan by GOM & Company

Compatible with:

Windows
.FIG
File Ext:.fig
Class:Cabri Figure File

A FIG file is associated with the geometry math software Cabri 3D. It contains a figure used in Cabri.

Developer: CABRILOG
File Category:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open Cabri Figure File Files:


Cabri 3D by CABRILOG

Compatible with:

Windows
.FIG
File Ext:.fig
Class:DeskMate Drawing File

A FIG file is used by the program DeskMate, a software application that provided an operating environment that competed with early versions of Microsoft Windows. It contains a drawing related associated with DeskMate.

Developer: Tandy
File Category:Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open DeskMate Drawing File Files:


DeskMate by Tandy

Compatible with:

DOS
TRS-DOS
.FIG
File Ext:.fig
Class:Super Nintendo Game Console ROM Image

A FIG file is a ROM image captured from the SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) gaming cartridge. It can be opened by using SNES game emulators such as Snes9x, ZSNES, OpenEmu, and others.

Developer: Snes9x Team
File Category:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Super Nintendo Game Console ROM Image Files:


OpenEmu by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac

Snes9x by Snes9x Team

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

ZSNES by Nintendo

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

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FIG Requests


Leading Mobiles

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

Browser Popularity

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Understanding FIG Issues


Frequent FIG Opening Issues

Missing Winfig

You attempt to load your FIG file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The FIG File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Winfig for %%os%% installed on your computer. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the FIG file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you don't have Winfig installed, and you know of another program to open your FIG file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Winfig Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Winfig won't support your Xfig Drawing file. If you've got the wrong version of Winfig installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the FIG file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Regardless, most of the FIG file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Winfig installed.


Other FIG File Issues

Although you might already have Winfig or another FIG-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Xfig Drawing files. If you are still having problems opening FIG files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These issues include:

  • Invalid FIG file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Deletion of the FIG file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Winfig or another FIG application experienced a flawed installation
  • The FIG itself is corrupted
  • Your FIG is infected with malware
  • Hardware associated with FIG has outdated drivers
  • Windows cannot load your Xfig Drawing file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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