LIF → HPG · Windows

Convert LIF to HPG

Batch convert LIF microscopy images to HPG. No Java, no plugins, no command line: it is an ordinary Windows application.

Batch LIF to HPG conversion doesn't have to be complicated. reaConverter processes entire folders with consistent quality settings. Works offline with no internet required, so you can convert anywhere, anytime. Imaging facilities use it to clear a whole folder of acquisitions in one pass.

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How to Convert Multiple .lif Files to .hpg?

1. Download and Install reaConverter

Install reaConverter and work with LIF files directly. Setup takes under a minute and needs nothing else on the machine.

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2. Load your LIF files

Start reaConverter and add your .lif files. The software processes everything locally, so your files never leave your computer.

Select LIFs from a folder or drag-and-drop them directly into the reaConverter window.

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3. Select HPG as output format

Choose HPG as the target format. Pick a destination folder or let reaConverter save files alongside the originals.

Select HPG as output format

4. Start LIF to HPG conversion

Press the Convert button and reaConverter takes care of the rest. Processing time depends on file size and volume.

Start Conversion

After processing, find all your new .hpg files in the output location. The log shows details for each conversion.

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reaConverter offers the fastest, simplest solution for converting your LIF files into HPG in seconds - all files processed on your PC for maximum privacy and speed.

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Technical note

What changes when you convert LIF to HPG

LIF is made of pixels and HPG stores geometry, so the conversion traces the image into real lines, arcs and polylines. The result is editable in CAD: entities can be selected, snapped to and measured, rather than a bitmap wrapped inside an HPG container, which is what a viewer or a lightweight converter usually produces. It is still derived geometry, so expect contours rather than a structured drawing. Dimensions, blocks and meaningful layer names were never in the LIF to begin with. Lettering in the image is traced as shapes, not recognised as text. Every character arrives as an outline that can be scaled and edited like any other geometry, but not retyped, restyled or searched, and no font is attached to it. Titles and callouts on a scanned drawing usually have to be typed again in the HPG if they need to stay editable.

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Converting LIF files for use in a workflow? reaConverter offers many ways to process files, so you can customize them according to your requirements.

Our range of editing options includes auto-processing options such as auto-rotate, auto-crop, watermarking and more. Change Color Space, copy Metadata, set DPI, manage ICC Profile, control Bit Depth.

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What people say after the first batch

Average User Rating:4.8
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Finally, an HPG Converter That Just Works! Last week, we processed 237 HPG blueprints in 18 minutes. Previously, this took half a workday!
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reaConverter handles HPG files flawlessly. I use it to convert plot files to PDF for approvals, and the output is always accurate. The automation through Watch Folders and command-line is a big plus for speeding up our workflow.
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An ultra-fast solution for minimizing file sizes. The entire conversion process takes just 3 minutes!
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FAQ

LIF to HPG Conversion

What are LIF files?

Leica LIF (Leica Image Format) is a proprietary microscopy file format developed by Leica Microsystems for storing multidimensional imaging data. It can contain multiple images, channels, time series, and metadata such as acquisition settings and calibration details within a single file. LIF files are widely used in scientific research and imaging workflows, particularly in fluorescence and confocal microscopy.

What are HPG files?

HPG is a vector image format created in a standard programming language called HPGL (Hewlett-Packard graphics language). Other extensions created in this language include PLT, HP2 and PL2. All are called "plotter files" and are created by drawing programs such as AutoCAD to be printed using a device specialized in vector graphics. An HPG file uses a line series of two-letter codes to render an image and can also include parameters.

Can reaConverter convert LIF to HPG?

Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .lif to .hpg with perfect quality preservation. With its batch processing feature, you can convert multiple files at once in just a few clicks. You can even convert LIF files directly from Windows Explorer using the right-click menu — fast and convenient.

Can I convert LIF to HPG online?

If you only need to convert a few LIF files to HPG format, feel free to try our free online free online LIF to HPG converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!

How can I turn LIF files into HPG on my computer?

The best way to change LIFs to HPGs on your PC is to install a quality piece of software, such as reaConverter. This software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of batch files conversions, including conversion from LIF to HPG.

How can I automate LIF to HPG files conversion?

reaConverter supports all the most useful automation features such as right-click сonversion and Watch Folders for the most efficient automated files conversion in any software of this type.

Is there a way to convert LIF files to HPG using the command prompt?

reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line lif to hpg converter for batch processing.

What else can I do with reaConverter?

Change format settingsCopy metadata (EXIF, IPTC)Convert Gerber filesChange color spaceConvert CAD formats

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