A .WMF file is a WMF File Format associated with Images. Guide to Microsoft .WMF 16-bit vector and raster metafile graphics used in Office clip art.

How do I open a .WMF file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .WMF files using Microsoft Office, GIMP, Inkscape, Windows Photo Viewer. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .WMF to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .WMF file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Medium Risk. Historical WMF vulnerabilities allowed escape sequences in GDI renderers

Can I convert a .WMF file to other formats?

Yes! .WMF can be converted to formats such as .PNG directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .WMF file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .WMF file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .WMF files?

You can open .WMF files using Microsoft Office, GIMP, Inkscape, Windows Photo Viewer.

Images • MIME: image/x-wmf

.WMF – WMF File Format

Guide to Microsoft .WMF 16-bit vector and raster metafile graphics used in Office clip art.

Primary Category Images

MIME Type image/x-wmf

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Medium Risk

Recommended Software to Open .WMF

Microsoft Office

windows, mac, linux • Free

GIMP

windows, mac, linux • Free

Inkscape

windows, mac, linux • Free

Windows Photo Viewer

windows, mac, linux • Free