How to convert EMF to PNG
- Add your .EMF file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PNG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PNG file.
What to expect
- EMF is a vector format; the PNG output is raster - set your output dimensions or DPI before exporting because you cannot scale up afterwards.
- For screen or web use, 96 dpi is enough; for print or presentations, export at 150-300 dpi.
- If your file has the
.emzextension (compressed EMF), decompress it with 7-Zip first to get the.emf, then convert normally.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert EMF to PNG on a Mac?
Yes - LibreOffice Draw and Inkscape (both free) include their own EMF interpreter. macOS has no native EMF support, so you need one of these apps.
Will the PNG keep a transparent background?
PNG supports transparency, so a transparent EMF background can carry through - but check your export settings because some apps add a white canvas by default.
Why does the converted PNG look different from the EMF in Word?
Word uses Windows GDI to render EMF, which is the reference engine. Tools on macOS and Linux use their own interpreters that may differ on complex text, brush patterns, or transforms.
What resolution should I export at?
Use 96 dpi for screen or web, and 150-300 dpi for print. Since EMF is usually vector, you can export at any size - a higher DPI creates a larger file but no quality loss from the source.
Programs that convert EMF: XnView · ACDSee Photo Manager · Adobe Illustrator · IrfanView · SDI Convert · Ability Photopaint · XnConvert · OpenOffice.org Draw
