How to convert WMF to PDF
- Add your .WMF file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PDF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PDF file.
What to expect
- LibreOffice Draw and Inkscape export the drawing as PDF vectors, so it scales cleanly; the Print to PDF route rasterizes the image, producing a larger file that does not scale as well.
- WMF files reference Windows font names - if those fonts are not installed, a fallback is substituted and text may reflow slightly in the output PDF.
- Some obscure WMF drawing records (certain raster operations, palette-indexed fills) may render approximately in non-Windows parsers; check the output if the original is complex.
Frequently asked questions
Will the PDF keep the drawing as vector or will it be rasterized?
LibreOffice Draw and Inkscape export the drawing as PDF vector paths so it scales cleanly at any size. Converting via Print to PDF wraps a rasterized image instead.
Why does the text look different in the PDF?
WMF files reference Windows font names; if those fonts are not available, a similar one is substituted, which can cause minor reflow. Install the required fonts or enable font embedding in LibreOffice's PDF export options.
Can I batch convert multiple `.wmf` files to PDF?
Yes - use Inkscape's command line:
inkscape --export-type=pdf *.wmf converts all WMF files in the current folder at once.Should I convert to PDF or SVG?
Use PDF for sharing and printing; use SVG if you need to embed the graphic in a web page or continue editing it in a vector app. Both preserve the drawing as vectors.
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Programs that convert WMF: Corel Presentations · CorelDraw Graphics Suite · UniConvertor · Mayura Draw · PhotoFiltre Studio · SmartDraw · Xara Page & Layout Designer · Zoner Callisto
