What Is a WMF?
WMF is a type of file extension, a series of characters that appears after the period in a file name. The .wmf file extension serves as a marker, signaling the purpose of the file to your computer.
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Identification
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A file with the .wmf file extension is known as a Windows metafile.
Function
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A file with the .wmf file extension is a graphic or image created with a technology developed by Microsoft.
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Features
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A .wmf file is normally a vector image, meaning it consists of lines and geometric shapes rather than being made up of dots or pixels.
Programs
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For Windows-based computers, the most common programs for viewing .wmf files are Microsoft Picture It, Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2, Xara X and Newera Software Graphics Converter Pro. A .wmf file is also accessible with the program IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe 16, which is available for both Windows and Mac OS X comptuers.
Considerations
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While .wmf files were the most common format for graphic files during the early 1990s, other, newer file technologies are now more frequently used for saving files. File extensions for these technologies include .jpg and .gif files.
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