Convert G4 to MIFF

The G4 file extension, standing for CCITT Group 4 Fax Image, is a specialized format used primarily for storing black-and-white facsimile (fax) images. Its origins trace back to the Consultative Committee for International Telegraphy and Telephony (CCITT), now known as the ITU-T, which developed the Group 4 standard in the 1980s to improve fax transmission efficiency over digital networks. This format employs a high compression ratio to reduce file size while maintaining image quality, making it ideal for archiving documents and transmitting faxes in professional and business environments.

The Magick Image File Format (MIFF) is a platform-independent format developed by John Cristy for ImageMagick, designed to store bitmap images. MIFF supports extensive metadata, including image color profiles, comments, and copyright information, making it versatile for various applications. It is particularly useful in image processing and conversion tasks due to its ability to handle multiple image formats like JPEG, TIFF, and PNG. MIFF's history dates back to its inception as part of the ImageMagick toolkit, which is widely used for image manipulation across different platforms.