File Extension Database

Open WMF File

WMF files can represent various types of formats, of different nature, such as:

Windows Metafile

In this particular case, the WMF extension file is a Windows proprietary graphics format developed by Microsoft.

The WMF contains a number of drawing operations, including commands to draw lines, circles, and rectangles.

Based on this, a WMF file is used for vector graphics as it can also contain bitmap drawing operations, which does not limit it as it can contain raster graphics.

WMF files originally appeared in 1988 with the release of Windows 2.0, were later specified when Windows 3.1 was released in 1992, and then released an update to the specification in 2006.

WMF files have largely been superseded by more standard formats like JPG and GIF images.

However, the WMF format is still supported by several programs, including Microsoft's Windows Photo Viewer, which is included in Windows 7.

Widelands Map File

In this case, the WMF file is a type of game or map file used by Widelands, a strategy game in which players control tribes and build settlements.

The WMF file contains a game map, including map size, terrain, starting resources, and tribe starting locations; can be used to create custom maps.

Software to open and work with a WMF file

Typical WMF application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5\Programs\CORELDRW.EXE" -DDE
%systemroot%\system32\mspaint.exe "%1"

Frequently used application names to open WMF files:

Corel

Frequently associated Windows objects:

CorelDraw.Graphic.15
wmffile

How Can I Open WMF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open WMF file is to find a WMF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WMF file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open WMF file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as WMF file opener then try to search online for "WMF viewer", "application to open WMF file" or "open WMF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open WMF file

How Can I Open WMF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a WMF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WMF file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with WMF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as WMF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open WMF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open WMF file then try to search for "WMF viewer", "application to open WMF file" or "read WMF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read WMF file

How Can I Open WMF File on Android

If you downloaded a WMF file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded WMF file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "WMF".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "WMF viewer", "WMF file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open WMF File on iPhone or iPad

To open WMF File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the WMF file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "WMF". This way you can find apps which can open WMF files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "WMF viewer" or "WMF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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