Tips to open EMF file
Can't open the EMF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EMF files as well as a list of programs that support EMF files.
EMF file extension
| File Name |
Enhanced Windows Metafile |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Vector Image Files |
The EMF file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EMF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EMF file on each system platform.
What is EMF file?
The EMF file has been categorized as Vector Image Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Vector Image Files category includes 138 related files. Enhanced Windows Metafile appears on 4 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of , Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Microsoft Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 16 alternative programs to handle the EMF file. CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, PaintShop Pro, Converter Pro will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Office.
How to open EMF file?
The most common problem when using Enhanced Windows Metafile is that a specific EMF is not associated with the program. This causes the file EMF to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EMF file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft Office
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Office application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Office into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file EMF with Microsoft Office. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open EMF files.
Programs to open EMF file
Remember to download programs supporting EMF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Office with EMF files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the EMF file still does not use the Microsoft Office program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the EMF file with the Microsoft Office program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Office to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Office program, it is possible that Enhanced Windows Metafile requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EMF file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the EMF file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our EMF file. Sometimes virus-infected EMF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the EMF files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular EMF file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file EMF except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the EMF file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the EMF file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the EMF file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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