EXP to WMF Converter

Convert embroidery patterns to WMF metafile format

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Office Integration

WMF graphics embed seamlessly into Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Convert EXP patterns into clipart-style assets for business documents.

Server-Side Engine

Conversion runs entirely in the cloud. Your device stays idle while the server processes your EXP embroidery file to WMF.

Privacy Guaranteed

Uploaded embroidery files are automatically purged after processing. No data lingers on Convertio servers beyond the cleanup window.

How to convert EXP to WMF

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

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Choose wmf 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 wmf file right afterwards

About formats

EXP (Melco) is a machine embroidery file format developed by Melco, a company founded in 1972 that pioneered the commercial embroidery industry. The format stores stitch data as a series of relative coordinate movements using a compact binary structure, with each record encoding the needle's horizontal and vertical displacement along with control flags for stitch type, color changes, and machine stops. EXP files use a straightforward sequential layout — stitch records follow one after another without complex headers or nested structures, making the format reliable and fast to process on embroidery machine controllers. Melco developed the format for their commercial multi-head embroidery machines, widely deployed in contract embroidery shops, uniform manufacturers, and promotional product companies. One advantage is efficiency for commercial production — the lean binary structure minimizes file size and loading time, important when operators run hundreds of designs daily on multi-head machines. The format's association with Melco's professional-grade equipment gives it credibility in the commercial embroidery sector, where reliability and speed are prioritized. Most professional digitizing software — including Wilcom, Pulse, and Hatch — supports EXP export, ensuring designs from any major platform can target Melco equipment. While EXP lacks embedded thread color metadata, its simplicity and industry acceptance have sustained its use across decades of commercial embroidery production.
Initial release: 1985
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert EXP to WMF?

WMF is a legacy Windows metafile format with broad Office compatibility. Converting EXP to WMF makes embroidery visuals insertable into older documents.

How do I open WMF files?

WMF files open in Microsoft Office, Windows Photo Viewer, LibreOffice, Inkscape, and most graphics editors on Windows platforms.

Is WMF a vector format?

WMF supports both vector and raster data. Embroidery pattern paths from EXP convert as vector elements, keeping them scalable.

When would I choose WMF over EMF?

WMF offers wider compatibility with older systems and applications. Choose WMF when your recipient uses legacy Windows software.

Is the converter safe and private?

Your EXP uploads are deleted immediately after conversion. WMF output files are automatically removed from servers within 24 hours.

Does it cost anything?

Basic conversions are free on Convertio. Premium plans unlock larger file sizes and faster processing for professional use.

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