WMZ to XV Converter

Turn WMZ data into XV images — browser-based

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Visual Fidelity

From WMZ raw data to polished XV output — the conversion maintains the visual integrity of your content.

Simple Workflow

Three steps: upload WMZ, select XV, download the result. No technical knowledge required to get started.

Private & Secure

Files stay protected throughout. Source WMZ data is removed after processing, XV output within 24 hours.

How to convert WMZ to XV

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

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Choose xv 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 xv file right afterwards

About formats

WMZ is a compressed variant of the Windows Metafile (WMF) format, introduced by Microsoft with Office 2000 in 1999. A WMZ file is simply a WMF file compressed using the gzip algorithm (RFC 1952), reducing the file size for more efficient storage and embedding within Office documents, web pages, and other containers. The underlying WMF format stores vector graphics as a sequence of GDI (Graphics Device Interface) function calls — commands that draw lines, curves, polygons, text, and bitmaps — recorded in a device-independent format that can be replayed at any resolution. WMZ preserves this vector nature: when decompressed, the file produces a standard WMF that renders through the Windows GDI subsystem using the same drawing primitives as on-screen display, ensuring visual fidelity across different output devices and resolutions. WMZ files are commonly found embedded in Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), HTML email messages generated by Outlook, and web content produced by Office's Save as Web Page feature. The format is also used for clip art and template graphics distributed with Office installations. One advantage is space efficiency: gzip compression typically reduces WMF file sizes by 60-80%, meaningful when many small graphics are embedded in a single document or web page. The format's deep integration with the Microsoft Office ecosystem is another practical strength — WMZ graphics render natively in all Office applications without additional software, and can be extracted, decompressed, and converted using tools like LibreOffice, ImageMagick, Inkscape, and standard gzip utilities.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1999
XV is an alternate file extension for the VIFF (Visualization Image File Format) developed by Khoral Research as part of the Khoros scientific image processing environment, which originated at the University of New Mexico around 1990. The .xv extension and the .viff extension refer to the same underlying format — a container with a 1024-byte header encoding image dimensions, data type (from single-bit to double-precision float and complex numbers), color space, band count, and optional spatial location metadata, followed by color map data and pixel values. The XV extension became common on systems where Khoros was installed alongside other X Window System tools, and in some research communities .xv was preferred over .viff as a shorter alternative. Khoros itself was a pioneering visual programming system where scientists assembled image processing pipelines by wiring together processing nodes in a graphical canvas — an approach that predated and influenced similar environments in MATLAB, LabVIEW, and commercial remote sensing packages. One advantage of the VIFF/XV format is its ability to store data at scientific precision levels — floating-point and complex number pixel values preserve measurement accuracy that would be lost in photographic formats limited to 8-bit or 16-bit integers, making it valuable for spectral analysis, computational physics output, and satellite imagery. The multi-band architecture provides another strength, allowing a single file to hold dozens of spectral channels from multispectral or hyperspectral sensors without splitting data across multiple files. XV files are supported by ImageMagick and can be converted to modern image formats for visualization or publication.
Developer: Khoral Research
Initial release: 1990

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WMZ to XV?

Transform specialized WMZ data into XV so colleagues and clients can view it without niche software.

How do I open XV files?

Use Khoros/VisiQuest scientific tools to view XV files. This format enjoys broad software support on all major platforms.

Do I need to install anything?

No installation required. Convertio runs in your web browser — just open the page, upload your WMZ file, and convert.

Is WMZ to XV conversion accurate?

Convertio preserves the visual content from your WMZ data during conversion — the XV output faithfully represents the source.

What platforms support this conversion?

No platform restrictions — if your device has a browser, you can convert WMZ to XV on Convertio.

How long does WMZ to XV conversion take?

Seconds for most files. Convertio processes WMZ data on powerful servers, so even bigger files convert quickly.