Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .emf file [ add info ]
EMF files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing EMF file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with EMF extension. However, it should be remembered that EMF file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Enhanced Windows Metafile Picture but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning EMF files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with EMF extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.emf file extension
Category: Graphic Files
OS | Software |
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Microsoft Office 2010 Adobe Illustrator CS5 Newera Graphics Converter Pro Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 Corel WordPerfect Office X5 ACD Systems Canvas 12 ACDSee Photo Manager 12 Microsoft Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Companion Software Metafile Companion IrfanView |
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Microsoft Office 2011 Adobe Illustrator CS5 Echo One File Juicer OpenOffice.org Planamesa NeoOffice XnView |
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XnView |
If EMF file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a EMF file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open EMF file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing EMF in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit EMF format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.