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Convert WMF images to GIF format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Windows Metafile (.wmf)

The Windows Metafile (WMF) is a graphic file format used by Microsoft Windows to store vector and bitmap image data. Originating in the late 1980s, WMF files enable the efficient exchange of graphical content between applications. They serve functions like clip art storage, image rendering in documents, and transferring graphics across different software platforms. Designed to be device-independent, WMF ensures consistent image presentation regardless of the output device, maintaining visual fidelity across varying screen resolutions and printer outputs. As a legacy format, its use has diminished with the advent of more advanced graphical file formats.

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Graphics Interchange Format (.gif)

The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a bitmap image format developed by CompuServe in 1987. It is widely used for its support of animated images, allowing for the compression of graphics with low file sizes and without compromising quality. It's particularly popular on the internet for memes, short animations, and simple graphics due to its ability to loop animations seamlessly. GIFs support up to 256 colors and use the LZW compression algorithm to minimize file size. The format's historical significance lies in its ability to efficiently store and transmit images in an era of slower internet speeds and remains a staple in digital communication and web design today.

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How to convert WMF to GIF?

  1. Upload WMF File

    Start uploading a WMF image by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your WMF file.

  2. Select WMF Tools

    Check the file preview quickly and use WMF to GIF tools if you need to change the conversion settings.

  3. Download Your GIF

    Let the file convert, then you can download your GIF file right afterward.

Convert WMF to GIF

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GIF Version

Convert WMF to GIF version 87a (GIF87a), or GIF version 89a (GIF89a).

Interlaced GIF

Convert WMF to interlaced GIF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change WMF format to GIF?

To change WMF format to GIF, upload your WMF file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your WMF file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted GIF file afterward.

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Convert WMF to GIF on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to WMF file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your WMF_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert WMF_INPUT_FILE --to gif

Convert WMF to GIF on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to WMF file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your WMF_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert WMF_INPUT_FILE --to gif

Convert WMF to GIF on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to WMF file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your WMF_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert WMF_INPUT_FILE --to gif

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