What is an EMF file?

The EMF format in brief: what it is, what it is used for, and how to convert it.

EMF: conversion steps

  1. Upload your EMF file to start.
  2. Convert EMF to EPS.
  3. Download the EMF file.

About EMF files

the 32-bit Enhanced Metafile vector format of Windows

Enhanced Metafile (EMF) is the 32-bit successor of WMF, introduced with Windows NT, that stores GDI drawing commands.

Charts and diagrams copied between Office applications, and printing on Windows.

EMF: what conversion changes

Converting EMF redraws shapes.

EMF: settings to change

Before you convert EMF files, you can adjust: Width, Height, Resolution (DPI), Transparent background, Background, Convert text to paths, and Crop to content.

Limits of the EMF format

EMF is a Windows-centred format, and most software outside Windows opens it poorly or not at all.

Common questions about EMF

Why can't I open my EMF file outside Windows? The Enhanced Metafile is tied to Windows' own graphics system, so Macs, phones and most web apps can't read it — converting to PNG or SVG works everywhere.

Convert EMF files

Guides and tools for EMF