WMF to EPS Converter

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Print-Ready Vectors

Convert WMF vector graphics to EPS — the industry-standard format for professional printing and prepress workflows.

Private and Secure

Your WMF uploads are removed immediately after conversion. EPS downloads expire and are deleted within 24 hours.

Cloud Processing

All conversion happens on Convertio servers. Your local machine is never burdened by heavy vector rendering tasks.

How to convert WMF to EPS

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose eps or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your eps file right afterwards

About formats

WMF (Windows Metafile) is a vector graphics format created by Microsoft, introduced with Windows 3.0 in May 1990 as the platform's native format for recording and replaying graphical operations. A WMF file captures a sequence of GDI (Graphics Device Interface) drawing commands — lines, rectangles, ellipses, polygons, text, and bitmap blits — in the order they were issued, serializing screen or printer output into a replayable file. The format uses a 16-bit coordinate space and organizes records as a linear stream of function calls with their parameters, preceded by a header specifying the bounding rectangle and resolution. WMF became deeply integrated into the Windows ecosystem as the default format for clip art collections, Office document graphics, and clipboard vector interchange during the 1990s — Microsoft Office shipped with thousands of WMF clip art images that defined a visual era of desktop publishing. One advantage is pervasive compatibility: virtually every Windows application from the past three decades can render WMF content, making it one of the most widely supported vector formats in existence. The lightweight recording model is another strength — WMF files are compact and render quickly because they replay native system drawing calls rather than interpreting a complex graphics language. While 16-bit limitations and lack of transparency and Bezier curves led Microsoft to develop EMF as a 32-bit replacement, WMF files remain ubiquitous in legacy documents and across current Windows software.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: May 22, 1990
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) is a vector file format developed by Adobe Systems in collaboration with Aldus Corporation, first published in 1987. Built on Adobe's PostScript page description language, EPS wraps a self-contained PostScript program describing a single page of graphics — including vector paths, text, and embedded raster images — within a structured comment framework that provides bounding box coordinates and optional preview thumbnails. The encapsulation allows an EPS file to be placed into another document as a contained graphic element without interfering with the host document's PostScript code. For decades, EPS served as the universal exchange format in professional publishing, prepress, and print production, accepted by virtually every design, illustration, and page layout application across platforms. One key advantage is print-industry reliability — because EPS contains device-independent PostScript instructions, output is consistent across different RIPs, imagesetters, and printing presses. The format's cross-application compatibility is another strength: an EPS file created in Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or Inkscape can be placed in QuarkXPress, InDesign, or Word without requiring the originating application. While PDF has largely superseded EPS for modern workflows, the format remains widely used in stock illustration libraries, legacy publishing pipelines, and any context requiring a proven, universally supported vector exchange format.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: 1987

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WMF to EPS?

EPS is a professional print standard used in publishing. Converting WMF to EPS makes your vector graphics compatible with industry-standard design tools.

How do I open an EPS file?

Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape, and Photoshop can all open EPS files. Many prepress workflows accept EPS directly.

Does the conversion maintain scalability?

Yes — both WMF and EPS are vector formats. The conversion retains paths, shapes, and infinite scalability.

Is this converter safe to use?

Fully safe. WMF uploads are deleted after conversion, and EPS output files are automatically removed within 24 hours.

Can I convert WMF to EPS without paying?

Yes — basic conversions are free. Paid plans provide faster processing and support for larger file sizes.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Convertio runs in any browser, so you can convert WMF to EPS from your phone or tablet without installing anything.

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