How to convert PNG to WMF
- Add your .PNG file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WMF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WMF file.
What to expect
- WMF is a vector (drawing-command) format, but a PNG source is embedded as a bitmap, so the result is not editable or infinitely scalable vector art.
- The format is legacy and Windows-centric; support outside Windows and Office is limited.
- PNG transparency may not be preserved reliably in the WMF wrapper.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting a PNG to WMF turn it into true vector art?
Not really. WMF is a vector format built from GDI drawing commands, but a PNG is pixel data, so the result typically embeds the bitmap inside a WMF wrapper rather than tracing it into editable shapes. It will not become clean, scalable line art.
Why convert a PNG to WMF?
WMF is a legacy Windows format that inserts cleanly into older Office documents (Word, PowerPoint) and some Windows-only workflows. Converting is useful mainly for compatibility with those environments.
What opens a WMF file?
On Windows, IrfanView, XnView MP, or inserting it into Word/PowerPoint works; on Mac or Linux, LibreOffice Draw or Inkscape open it. It is a Windows-centric format with limited support elsewhere.
Is image quality affected?
Since the PNG is carried as an embedded bitmap, the pixels themselves are not re-drawn as vectors, so scaling the WMF up will show the same pixelation as the original PNG. There is no added detail from the conversion.
Programs that convert PNG: CorelDraw Graphics Suite · Graphic Workshop Professional · IrfanView · ACDSee Photo Manager · 2D Design · Bulk Image Converter · Corel PaintShop Pro · Diagram Designer
