.WMF File Extension
- Developer by: Microsoft
- Category: Vector Image Files
- Format: Binary
What are .WMF files and how to open them?
Can't open .WMF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WMF file.
What is a .WMF file extension?
.WMF file extension is created by Microsoft. .WMF has been classified as Vector Image Files. The format of .WMF file is Binary.
.WMF is Windows Metafile
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.
WMF files originally appeared in 1988 with the release of Windows 2.0. Microsoft later published the WMF file format specification with the Windows 3.1 release in 1992, and then published a subsequent specification in 2006.
WMF files have largely been replaced by more standard formats, such as .JPG and .GIF images. The WMF format is still supported by various programs, including Microsoft's Windows Photo Viewer, which is included in Windows 7.
List of all softwares that can open the Windows Metafile
Windows | File Viewer Plus |
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 |
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019 |
IMSI TurboCAD Pro |
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2018 |
Corel PaintShop Pro 2019 |
ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 |
Newera Graphics Converter Pro |
Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer |
Microsoft Picture It! |
Inkscape |
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Mac | IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe |
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019 |
Cristallight WMF Converter Pro |
Apple QuickTime Player with Flip4Mac WMV Components |
Inkscape |
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File Type 2:
Widelands Map File
Developer by: The Widelands Development Team Category: Game Files Format: Binary
Map file used by Widelands, a strategy game where players control tribes and build settlements; contains a game map, which includes the map size, terrain, initial resources, and tribe starting locations; can be used to create custom maps.