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Basic information about EMF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EMF（*.EMF or *.emf）, 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 EMF file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the EMF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EMF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EMF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EMF file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the EMF file?
How to open a EMF file?
What programs do I need to open a EMF file?
What programs help to create and edit a EMF file?
How to convert EMF files to another file format?
How to convert another files to EMF file format?

1.Detail information about EMF file extension: Enhanced Windows Metafile

Software programs that will open, edit or convert EMF files
File type	Enhanced Windows Metafile	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	EMF file is a Enhanced Windows Metafile developed by Microsoft. Windows vector graphics format recognized by many image-editing applications; basically a 32-bit version of the original Windows Metafile Format (.WMF), which only supports 16-bit data; saves image data in an RGB format and does not support CMYK data.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Office 2016 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Newera Graphics Converter Pro Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 Corel Presentations X8 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Microsoft Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Companion Software Metafile Companion IrfanView Apache OpenOffice ACDSee Photo Manager Janome Digitalizer Pro Photopaint
macOS	Microsoft Office 2016 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Cristallight WMF Converter Pro Echo One File Juicer Apache OpenOffice Planamesa NeoOffice XnViewMP OpenOffice.org
Linux	Apache OpenOffice XnViewMP

2.Detail information about EMF file extension: Jasspa MicroEmacs Macro File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert EMF files
File type	Jasspa MicroEmacs Macro File	Category	Text Files
Developer	Jasspa	File format	Text
Description	EMF file is a Jasspa MicroEmacs Macro File developed by Jasspa.
Windows	Jasspa MicroEmacs
macOS	Jasspa MicroEmacs
Linux	Jasspa MicroEmacs

How to convert EMF files to another file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for EMF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve EMF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

EMF to BMP	EMF to DJVU	EMF to EMZ	EMF to HUS
EMF to JPEG	EMF to JPG	EMF to PNG	EMF to TIF
EMF to WMF

How to convert another files to EMF file format?

There are 12 records in our database eligible for another files to EMF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EMF conversion, you may use the option.

CDR to EMF	PNG to EMF	EMZ to EMF	SVG to EMF
SDR to EMF	AI to EMF	WMF to EMF	DXF to EMF
JPG to EMF	BMP to EMF	PDF to EMF	DWG to EMF

Can't open a EMF 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.EMF”。

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 EMF extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support EMF 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 EMF 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 EMF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EMF 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 EMF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the EMF 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.