EMF to PNG Converter

Enhanced Windows Metafile (EMF) is a bitmap-based file format, which is the descendant of Windows Metafile Format (WMF). With an expanded color palette enabled by 32 bits per pixel and device independence, EMF is an improvement on WMF’s 16-bit file format. 

How to open an EMF file?

The default program for opening EMF is XnView MP, which works across platforms. On Microsoft Windows (Windows), a popular program for opening WMF is CorelDraw Graphics Suite. On macOS, try WMF Converter Pro. Adobe Illustrator is another great program for opening EMF, which is available on both Windows and macOS. 

Alternative viewers to try include PhotoFiltre Studio, Ability Photopaint, and Ultimate Paint on Windows.

Developed by: Microsoft

Initial Release: 1992

Portable Network Graphics (PNG) is a raster-based file type that compresses images for portability. PNG images can have RGB or RGBA colors and support transparency, which makes them perfect for use in icons, or graphic designs. PNG also supports animations with better transparency (try our GIF to APNG). The benefits of using PNG are Plus, PNG is an open format that uses lossless compression. 

How to open a PNG file?

Generally, PNG files will open in your operating system’s default image viewer. PNG files are also easily viewable on all web browsers. If you are having trouble opening PNG files, use our PNG to JPG, PNG to WebP, or PNG to BMP converters.

Alternative programs such as GIMP or Adobe Photoshop are useful for opening and editing PNG files. PNG files are a bit larger than other file types, so exercise caution when adding them to a web page. One interesting feature of PNG files is the ability to create transparency in the image, particularly a transparent background. 

Developed by: PNG Development Group

Initial Release: 1 October 1996

Useful links: 

LifeWire article on PNGs

Wiki article on PNGs

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