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JPEG, TIFF, PSD, PNG, etc.

Total Image Converter supports the widest list of output file types: PDF, TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPEG, JPEG2000, ICO, GIF, PCX, TGA, PXM, PS, PCL! Besides, it converts many rare formats like PALM, PICT, XPM, FIX.

Rotate Images

Along with conversions you can rotate your images! All is done in batch so you save a lot of your valuable time.

Resize Images

With Total Image Converter it's very easy to resize your photos or images in batch. Make them suitable for the web or emailing.

RAW photos

Total Image Converter supports almost all RAW camera photos (CRW, CR2, NEF, PEF, RAF, X3F, RAW, BAY, ORF, NRW, SRF, MRW). Save them as TIFF or JPEG files for easy publishing or sharing.

Watermarks

Add text watermarks to the header or the footer of the output file to prevent unauthorized use.

Clear interface

The inerface of the pss is clear and straightforward. The built-in Preview panel helps you to view each file full-sized and learn the info about it.

Command line

Total Image Converter can be run via command line (get the ready-to-use BAT file from GUI settings).

How to convert WMF to PDF?

💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your WMF file.

✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose PDF as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.

Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your PDF file.

Cloud Based

There is no need to install any software to convert WMF to PDF with CoolUtils. Simply access the internet, and you can easily convert your file online with our service.

Secure

Our hardware operates in top-tier, highly secure data centers equipped with advanced electronic surveillance and multi-factor access control systems.

Ease of Use

Converting WMF to PDF online has never been so simple. Drop your .wmf file and the converter renders the Windows Metafile drawing commands and delivers a portable PDF — accepted by every platform, browser, and print shop. No Windows GDI renderer or legacy Office software required. No software installation required.

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WMF File

File extension	.WMF
Category	Image File
Description	WMF is a vector graphics file format featuring bitmap components and running on 16-bit operating systems. Files comprise a set of function calls, which command vector graphic and bitmap operations, such as drawing lines and other graphic elements, as well as vector images and sometimes raster graphics. The format was introduced with Windows 2.0 in 1988 and is still backed by some Windows applications, such as Windows Photo Viewer. Right now, WMF is less widely used, as it has been pretty much supplanted by JPEG and GIF.
Associated programs	Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Word QuarkXPress
Developed by	Microsoft
MIME type	image/x-wmf
Useful links	More detailed information on WMF files
Conversion type	WMF to PDF

PDF File

File extension	.PDF
Category	Document File
Description	Adobe Systems Portable Document Format (PDF) format provides all the contents of a printed document in electronic form, including text and images, as well as technical details like links, scales, graphs, and interactive content. You can open this file in free Acrobat Reader and scroll through the page or the entire document, which is generally one or more pages. The PDF format is used to save pre-designed periodicals, brochures, and flyers.
Associated programs	Adobe Viewer Ghostscript Ghostview Xpdf CoolUtils PDF Viewer
Developed by	Adobe Systems
MIME type	application/pdf application/x-pdf
Useful links	More detailed information on PDF files

2026-01-21

We have an archive of old Office clip art in WMF format that we needed to preserve as PDFs — this converter handled them cleanly without any distortion of the vector elements. Great for legacy document archiving.

Gerhard Braun

2026-03-10

Converted a collection of legacy WMF technical diagrams to PDF for long-term storage and the output was faithful to the originals. Reliable tool for handling older graphic formats.

Svetlana Ivanova

2026-05-05

Needed to print some vintage WMF graphics that had been sitting in an archive folder for years — converting to PDF first made the print quality much better than trying to open them directly.

James Oduya

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WMF to PDF Converter — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

Why convert WMF to PDF instead of keeping the WMF file?

WMF files require a Windows GDI renderer to display — they cannot be opened by browsers, macOS, Linux, or any modern cross-platform application. PDF is universally supported on all platforms and devices, accepted by all print shops, and the standard for document distribution and archival. Converting WMF to PDF eliminates the platform dependency.

Is any quality lost when converting WMF to PDF?

No significant quality loss occurs. The WMF drawing commands are rendered at high resolution and placed into the PDF container. For WMF files that contain only vector drawing commands, the output quality is determined by the rendering DPI chosen; higher DPI produces sharper output. The PDF encoding is lossless for the rendered image data.

What PDF page size does the output use?

The PDF page is sized to match the WMF canvas dimensions. WMF files define an internal canvas size in metafile units; the converter maps these units to PDF page dimensions at the specified output resolution, ensuring the content fills the page without cropping or padding.

Can I convert EMF files to PDF with this tool?

EMF (Enhanced Metafile) is the 32-bit successor to WMF and uses a similar GDI command structure. Many converters that handle WMF also handle EMF input. EMF files convert to PDF through the same rendering pipeline as WMF, producing a portable print-ready PDF document.

Can I combine multiple WMF files into a single PDF?

Yes. When multiple WMF files are uploaded, each file becomes a separate page in a single PDF document. This is useful for combining a series of WMF diagrams or illustrations into a single multi-page PDF for distribution or archival.

Will the WMF to PDF output be print-ready?

Yes. The PDF output is print-ready — it can be sent directly to a commercial print shop, printed from any PDF viewer, or included in a print workflow. The output resolution is configurable; set the DPI to 300 or higher before converting for print-quality output.

Can I batch convert WMF archives to PDF?

The online converter handles multiple WMF file uploads. For bulk conversion of large WMF corporate or Clip Art archives to PDF, Total Image Converter (Windows, $29.90) processes entire folders overnight with configurable resolution and page settings.

Convert WMF to PDF Online — Windows Metafile to Portable Document Format

WMF (Windows Metafile) files contain legacy Windows GDI drawing commands used in Clip Art, early Office documents, and Windows-era applications. They are unreadable outside the Windows GDI environment — browsers cannot open them, macOS and Linux applications do not support them, and modern distribution channels require standard document formats. PDF is the universal distribution and archival standard — opened by every browser, operating system, and device. Converting WMF to PDF wraps the rendered metafile graphics in a portable, printable, universally accessible document container. No installation required.

What Is a WMF File?

WMF (Windows Metafile Format) stores a sequence of GDI drawing commands — lines, curves, fills, text, and bitmap blits — rather than a raster pixel grid. Introduced with Windows 3.0 in 1990, it became the standard vector interchange format for Windows applications through the Office Clip Art era of the 1990s and 2000s.

GDI-based: WMF files replay Windows GDI commands; rendering requires a Windows GDI subsystem or compatible emulator.
Legacy distribution: Microsoft Office Clip Art collections distributed millions of WMF files; many organizations still have WMF archives.
Mixed content: WMF can contain both vector drawing commands and embedded bitmaps in a single file.
Platform lock-in: WMF cannot be opened by modern macOS, Linux, web browsers, or PDF viewers without conversion.
Not print-ready: WMF cannot be sent to commercial printers directly; PDF is the accepted print delivery format.

Who Needs WMF to PDF Conversion?

Document distribution: Sharing WMF graphics-based documents with recipients on macOS, Linux, or mobile devices that cannot open WMF files.
Print shop submission: Commercial printers accept PDF for offset and digital printing; WMF files require conversion to PDF before submission.
Legal and archival: Converting legacy contract diagrams, floor plans, or technical WMF drawings to PDF for long-term archival in document management systems.
Corporate reporting: Embedding WMF charts or diagrams from legacy Windows applications into PDF reports for distribution across mixed-platform organizations.
Email and web delivery: Converting WMF Clip Art or diagrams to PDF for email attachment to non-Windows recipients who cannot view WMF files.
Digital asset archival: Organizations converting WMF illustration archives to PDF for preservation in systems that do not maintain Windows GDI rendering capability.

WMF vs PDF — Key Differences

Property	WMF	PDF
Type	Legacy Windows vector/metafile	Universal document container
Platform support	Windows GDI only	All platforms, browsers, and devices
Print compatibility	Not accepted by print shops	Universal print delivery standard
Archival suitability	Requires active Windows GDI dependency	ISO 32000 standard, self-contained
Metadata support	Minimal	Full XMP metadata, bookmarks, annotations
Best for	Legacy Windows Clip Art and Office graphics	Distribution, print, archival

How WMF to PDF Conversion Works

The converter parses the WMF file and replays each GDI drawing record — lines, arcs, fills, text, and bitmap elements — against an internal rendering surface. Vector elements are rendered at high resolution; embedded bitmap records are composited at their native pixel dimensions. The rendered image is placed into a PDF page container sized to match the WMF canvas dimensions, with the image content encoded at print-quality resolution. The resulting PDF is a self-contained document that opens in Adobe Reader, all modern browsers, and any PDF viewer on any platform, with no Windows GDI dependency. For bulk conversion of WMF archives to PDF, Total Image Converter handles entire folders in one automated run.

WMF to PDF Use Cases

Technical documentation delivery: An engineering firm converts legacy WMF technical diagrams to PDF for distribution to clients on mixed-platform environments.
Print shop submission: A marketing team converts WMF Clip Art graphics from an older Office template to PDF for submission to a commercial printer.
Legal record archival: A legal department converts WMF floor plan diagrams from old case files to PDF for storage in a document management system.
Legacy report publishing: Converting WMF charts from a legacy Windows business intelligence application to PDF for executive distribution.
Cross-platform sharing: Converting WMF illustrations to PDF for email distribution to macOS and Linux recipients who cannot view WMF.
Batch archive conversion: Total Image Converter (Windows, $29.90) converts entire WMF corporate asset libraries to PDF overnight for archival purposes.