Basic information about WMF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WMF（*.WMF or *.wmf）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the WMF file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the WMF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WMF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WMF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WMF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WMF file?
  • How to open a WMF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WMF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WMF file?
  • How to convert WMF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WMF file format?


1.Detail information about WMF file extension: Windows Metafile

File type Windows Metafile Category Vector Image Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description WMF file is a Windows Metafile developed by Microsoft. Proprietary Windows graphic format developed by Microsoft; contains a series of drawing operations, including commands for drawing lines, circles, and rectangles; may also contain bitmap drawing operations; used primarily for vector images, but can also include raster graphics.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WMF files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
IMSI TurboCAD Pro 2017
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
Corel PaintShop Pro 2018
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
Newera Graphics Converter Pro
Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer
Microsoft Picture It!
Inkscape
Ability Photopaint
IrfanView
Janome Digitalizer Pro
UniConvertor
XnView

macOS		 IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v10
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Cristallight WMF Converter Pro
Apple QuickTime Player with Flip4Mac WMV Components
Inkscape

Linux		 Inkscape
GIMP


2.Detail information about WMF file extension: Widelands Map File

File type Widelands Map File Category Game Files
Developer The Widelands Development Team File format Binary
Description WMF file is a Widelands Map File developed by The Widelands Development Team.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WMF files

Windows		 Widelands

macOS
 Widelands

Linux		 Widelands



How to convert WMF files to another file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for WMF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WMF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WMF to AI WMF to AI4 WMF to BMP WMF to EMF
WMF to EPS WMF to JEF WMF to JPG WMF to MP4
WMF to PDF WMF to PNG WMF to SVG WMF to TIF
WMF to WMV WMF to XLS


How to convert another files to WMF file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for another files to WMF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to WMF conversion, you may use the option.

AI to WMF CDR to WMF BMP to WMF SVG to WMF
PNG to WMF TIFF to WMF JPG to WMF SKF to WMF
SDR to WMF ARF to WMF EMF to WMF TIF to WMF
JPEG to WMF DWG to WMF


Can't open a WMF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.WMF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the WMF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WMF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of WMF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a WMF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WMF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a WMF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WMF file is damaged.
  • Whether the WMF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WMF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WMF file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WMF file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WMF file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WMF file.

If the WMF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.