WMZ to XWD Converter

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Fast Conversion

Quick turnaround from WMZ to XWD — powered by high-performance cloud servers that handle conversions efficiently.

Batch Processing

Upload several WMZ files simultaneously — Convertio processes each one and delivers separate XWD results.

Visual Fidelity

Faithful reproduction of WMZ imagery in XWD format. Color accuracy and detail are priorities in every conversion.

How to convert WMZ to XWD

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

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Choose xwd 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 xwd 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
XWD (X Window Dump) is a screen capture image format defined as part of the X Window System by the MIT X Consortium, dating to approximately 1987. The xwd command-line utility captures the contents of an X window or the entire screen and saves it as an XWD file — functionally equivalent to a screenshot utility but predating the concept by years. XWD files contain a detailed header specifying the X server's visual type, bit depth, byte order, bitmap unit and padding, the window's dimensions, border width, and color map information, followed by the raw pixel data exactly as represented in the X server's framebuffer. This means XWD files faithfully capture the exact pixel representation used by the display hardware — including server-specific byte ordering, padding, and color organization — making them primarily useful on the system where they were captured or on systems with compatible display configurations. The header also stores the window name string and the full color map entries for indexed-color visuals. XWD supports all X11 visual types: StaticGray, GrayScale, StaticColor, PseudoColor, TrueColor, and DirectColor, at any bit depth supported by the X server. One advantage is exact framebuffer fidelity: XWD captures the window's pixel data in its native format without any color space conversion or compression, making it the definitive record of what the X server was actually displaying. The format's integration with the X11 command-line toolkit provides another practical benefit — xwd can capture specific windows by ID or name, be triggered remotely via SSH, and piped directly to format converters. XWD files are handled by ImageMagick, GIMP, xwud (the viewer companion to xwd), and xv.
Developer: MIT X Consortium
Initial release: 1987

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WMZ to XWD?

The WMZ format has limited viewer support. Converting to XWD ensures broad compatibility across devices.

How do I open XWD files?

Open XWD files with xwud, GIMP, X Window System tools. Most operating systems handle XWD natively or with built-in viewers.

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.

What platforms support this conversion?

Convertio works in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — on Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile.

Is my WMZ data kept private?

Your files stay private. Source WMZ data is removed post-conversion, and XWD output is cleared within 24 hours.

Can I convert multiple WMZ files at once?

Upload as many WMZ files as you need. Every file processes independently and delivers its own XWD output.