Convert VSD to WMF — Free Online Converter
Convert Microsoft Visio Drawing (.vsd) to Windows Metafile (.wmf) online for free. Fast, secure document conversion with no watermarks or registration...
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About VSD to WMF Conversion
VSD is Microsoft Visio's diagram format. WMF (Windows Metafile) is the legacy Windows vector graphics format, the predecessor to EMF. Converting VSD to WMF produces vector graphics compatible with older Windows applications, legacy Office versions, and systems that predate EMF support.
WMF uses 16-bit GDI drawing commands and has been part of Windows since version 3.0 (1990). While EMF has largely replaced WMF for modern use, some legacy systems still require the older format.
Why Convert VSD to WMF?
Legacy Windows applications and older Office versions (pre-2007) may require WMF for embedded vector graphics. Some enterprise document templates and report generation systems were built around WMF and cannot be easily updated. Converting VSD to WMF ensures compatibility with these older systems.
Common Use Cases
- Embed Visio diagrams in legacy Windows applications requiring WMF
- Include Visio graphics in pre-2007 Office document templates
- Export Visio diagrams for legacy report generation systems using WMF
- Create WMF vector graphics from Visio for older enterprise document workflows
- Convert Visio diagrams for clipboard operations in legacy Windows software
How It Works
LibreOffice imports the VSD via libvisio and exports using WMF's 16-bit GDI drawing records. Vector elements are translated to WMF primitives (rectangles, polygons, polylines, text). WMF's 16-bit coordinate system limits precision compared to EMF's 32-bit coordinates.
Quality & Performance
WMF preserves basic vector data — shapes, lines, and text remain scalable. The 16-bit coordinate precision may produce slight positioning differences compared to the VSD original. Complex Visio features like gradients and transparency have limited WMF support.
Device Compatibility
| Device | VSD | WMF |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No | No |
Tips for Best Results
- 1Use EMF instead of WMF for modern Windows applications
- 2WMF is a legacy format — use SVG or PDF for cross-platform needs
- 3WMF's 16-bit precision may cause slight positioning shifts
- 4Test WMF output in the target legacy application before batch converting
- 5For web or print use, SVG or PDF is strongly preferred over WMF
VSD to WMF serves legacy Windows compatibility. For modern use, EMF or SVG provides better quality and broader support.