Vector conversion
Convert WMF to SVG
WMF is the old Windows Metafile format behind a lot of Office clipart and diagrams, and SVG is the vector format browsers and modern design tools actually use. To convert WMF to SVG, open the file in a converter and export it as SVG. Doing this on your own computer means the file never has to leave your machine to get converted.
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- Extension
- .wmf
- Type
- Vector
- Typically
- Windows clipart, Office graphics
- Transparency
- None
- Extension
- .svg
- Type
- Vector
- Typically
- Web icons, logos
- Transparency
- Supported
Convert WMF to SVG on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert WMF to SVG
- Open Morphjet and drag in the WMF file, or a whole folder of them at once.
- Choose SVG as the output format.
- Convert. The SVG is written next to your original, and nothing is uploaded anywhere.
WMF vs SVG: what actually changes
| WMF | SVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Opens everywhere | No, mainly Windows and Office apps | Yes, every modern browser and design tool |
| Quality | Lossless, but tied to old Windows drawing commands | Lossless, scales to any size with no blur |
| Transparency | Limited support | Yes, full support |
| File size | Small, binary format | Small, text-based format |
| Editable outside Windows | No, needs Office or a Windows viewer | Yes, in any code editor, browser, or design app |
| Use on the web | No, browsers don't render WMF | Yes, native web format |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert WMF to SVG when you're pulling old Office clipart or diagrams into a website, a modern design tool, or anything outside Windows, since almost nothing outside the Microsoft ecosystem opens WMF anymore.
Keep the WMF if it's still embedded in an Office document you're actively editing there, since Office handles it natively and there's no need to convert it just to keep working in Office.
Why not just use an online converter?
Old Office clipart and internal diagrams saved as WMF often come from work documents you'd rather not hand to a third party just to change the file type. An online converter means uploading that file to a stranger's server first. Converting on your own computer keeps it local the whole time, so nothing about the file's contents or its filename ever travels over the internet.
Questions
Does converting WMF to SVG lose quality?
No. Both are vector formats, so the shapes and lines convert cleanly and the SVG scales to any size without getting blurry, the same way the WMF did.
Will the SVG look exactly like the original WMF?
For most clipart and simple diagrams, yes. WMF uses older Windows drawing commands, so unusual effects or fonts can render slightly differently, but basic shapes, lines, and fills carry over accurately.
Why can't I just open a WMF file on a Mac or in a browser?
WMF is a Windows-only format built around old GDI drawing commands. Non-Windows systems and browsers were never built to read it, which is the main reason people convert it to SVG.
Can I convert WMF to SVG without uploading it anywhere?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts the file on your own computer, so it's never sent over the internet. You can do it with your wifi turned off.
Can I edit the SVG afterward?
Yes. Unlike WMF, SVG is a plain text format, so you can open it in a code editor or any design tool and adjust the shapes, colors, or paths directly.
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