File Extension Library


.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WMF files have largely been replaced by more standard formats, such as .JPG and .GIF images.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
Mac
IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019
Cristallight WMF Converter Pro
Apple QuickTime Player with Flip4Mac WMV Components
Inkscape
Linux
Inkscape
GIMP
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.

How to fix problems with .WMF files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .WMF files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .WMF file format
  2. You need to check the .WMF file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)