XPM to WMF Converter

Online XPM to WMF — from bitmap to vector in seconds

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Simple Interface

Three steps to convert: upload your XPM, select WMF, and download. The clean interface makes the process intuitive even for first-time users.

Secure Processing

Uploaded XPM images are erased right after conversion, and the resulting WMF files are purged within 24 hours — your data stays private.

Browser-Based Tool

No software to download — convert XPM to WMF entirely in your web browser. Works on any device with an internet connection.

How to convert XPM 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

XPM (X PixMap) is a color image format for the X Window System, developed by Arnaud Le Hors at GROUPE BULL beginning in 1989 as the color successor to the monochrome XBM format. Like XBM, XPM files are valid C source code — each file defines the image as a static array of character strings, where the header strings specify width, height, number of colors, and characters per pixel, the color definition strings map character codes to color values (supporting X11 color names, hexadecimal RGB, and symbolic color types like 'background' and 'foreground'), and the pixel strings encode each row as a sequence of character codes that index the color palette. This ASCII art representation makes XPM images human-readable: one can often see the image content directly in the text of the source file. The format went through three revisions: XPM1 (1989, compatible with X10), XPM2 (simplified syntax), and XPM3 (1991, the current version with the static char* syntax and extended color specification). XPM was the standard format for X Window application icons, splash screens, pixmap buttons, and themed UI elements throughout the 1990s and 2000s. One advantage is the combined benefits of being a valid C source file and a color image: XPM files can be compiled into applications, edited in any text editor, processed by text tools, and version-controlled, while supporting up to 256 colors with transparency (using the 'None' color keyword). The X11 ecosystem's reliance on XPM ensures broad tool support. XPM files are handled by all X11 toolkits, ImageMagick, GIMP, and web browsers (legacy support).
Initial release: 1989
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

What is the reason to convert XPM to WMF?

Transforming XPM to WMF means moving from a limited bitmap to legacy Windows vector format — scalable output suitable for print, web, and design workflows.

Which software can view WMF files?

WMF files can be opened with Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, IrfanView, XnView. Most of these are available across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is XPM to WMF conversion free?

Standard conversions are available for free on Convertio. Larger volumes or higher usage may benefit from a premium plan for additional capacity.

What platforms support this XPM converter?

Convertio is entirely web-based. Convert XPM to WMF from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or any modern browser on any operating system.

Can I convert multiple XPM files to WMF at once?

Yes — upload several XPM files in one session and Convertio processes them all into WMF simultaneously, saving you time.

Is my XPM file safe when converting online?

Convertio takes privacy seriously — your XPM uploads are deleted after conversion and the WMF results are cleared within 24 hours.