WMF File Type

Written by:   |   Amended: December 05, 2018

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WMF File Summary

Seven known software programs (notably, Adobe Illustrator CC developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated) are related to the WMF file extension. In addition, they are categorized under two distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Windows Metafile format. Although WMF files are traditionally categorized as Vector Image Files, they can also be Game Files.

The WMF File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

To learn more about WMF files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening WMF files.

Low
File Type Popularity
3900
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Status

5

December

2018

Amended

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Kinds of WMF Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Dominant WMF File Type

.WMF
Formatting:.wmf
File Type:Windows Metafile

A WMF file is a graphics format developed by Microsoft and contains a series of drawing operations, like drawing line, circle, and rectangle commands. WMF files can hold both vector and bitmap images, as well as raster graphics. Compressed versions of WMF files have the WMZ and EMZ file extensions.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Vector Image Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wmf

Software Programs That Open The Windows Metafile:


Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

GIMP by The GIMP Development Team

Windows
Mac
Linux

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Windows

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Windows

Microsoft Picture It! by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

More WMF Files

.WMF
Formatting:.wmf
File Type:Widelands Map File

A WMF file is a Widelands map file associated with the strategy game Widelands. It contains a game map, with data about the map size, terrain, initial resources, and tribe starting locations. A WMF file can also be used to create custom maps.

Organization: Widelands Development Team
Division:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Widelands Map File Files:


Widelands by Widelands Development Team

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
BSD
Amiga

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WMF Demand


Leading Mobiles

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

Device Breakdown

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening WMF Files


Issues Opening WMF Files

Adobe Illustrator CC Disappeared

If you attempt to load your WMF file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open WMF Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Illustrator CC isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your WMF file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your WMF file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Obsolete Version of Adobe Illustrator CC

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Windows Metafile file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Download the latest Adobe Illustrator CC version from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your Windows Metafile file was created by a newer Adobe Illustrator CC than what you have installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the WMF file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening WMF files are due to having the incorrect version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening WMFs

Even with the correct version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed, you can still experience difficulties opening WMFs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading WMF files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • WMF file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Corruption of the WMF file description inside the Registry
  • Defective install of a WMF program, such as Adobe Illustrator CC
  • Your WMF file is corrupted (issues with your Windows Metafile file itself)
  • Malware-tainted WMF file can't be opened
  • Device drivers for WMF-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Windows Metafile file successfully

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