.fig XFig image
Images
| MIME type | image/x-xfig |
|---|---|
| Description | XFig image |
| Category | Images |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 23 46 49 47 (#FIG) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .fig file?
A .fig file is a “XFig image” (MIME type image/x-xfig).
How do I open a .fig file?
With any image viewer that supports the format – the Photos app on Windows, Preview on macOS, Eye of GNOME or GIMP on Linux. For unusual formats a converter such as ImageMagick helps.
How can you tell a genuine .fig file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 23 46 49 47 (#FIG). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.fig checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .fig?
The MIME type is image/x-xfig. In the Apache web server: AddType image/x-xfig .fig; in nginx: types { image/x-xfig fig; }.