Convert WMZ to PS — Free Online Converter
Convert Compressed Windows Metafile (.wmz) to PostScript (.ps) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or registration....
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About WMZ to PS Conversion
PostScript (PS) is Adobe's page description language, the foundation of professional printing and prepress workflows since the 1980s. Converting WMZ (gzip-compressed Windows Metafile) to PostScript translates Windows-specific GDI vector commands into PostScript drawing operators that professional print systems understand. The result is a print-ready file that can be sent directly to PostScript printers, RIPs, and prepress pipelines.
This conversion bridges two historically parallel worlds: Microsoft Windows graphics (GDI/WMF) and Adobe PostScript printing. WMZ diagrams from Office documents, Windows applications, and enterprise systems become compatible with PostScript-based print workflows without manual redrawing or intermediate format conversions.
Why Convert WMZ to PS?
Some professional print environments require PostScript input exclusively. Publishing houses, commercial printers, and institutional print departments that have operated PostScript-based workflows for decades accept PS files as their standard submission format. Converting WMZ to PostScript enables Windows-originated graphics to enter these established print pipelines directly.
PostScript is also the basis for PDF — converting to PS provides a stepping stone to creating PDFs through Ghostscript's ps2pdf tool. For workflows where PostScript is an intermediate format in a larger publishing pipeline (PS → distill → PDF → press), this conversion provides the necessary first step.
Common Use Cases
- Send WMZ diagrams to professional print shops that require PostScript input
- Convert Windows Office graphics to PostScript for institutional publishing workflows
- Prepare WMZ content for prepress departments using PostScript-based RIP systems
- Include WMZ-sourced graphics in PostScript-based document production pipelines
- Create PostScript files from WMZ for downstream conversion to PDF via Ghostscript
How It Works
The WMZ gzip envelope is stripped and the enclosed WMF is parsed for GDI records. Each GDI drawing command is translated to its PostScript equivalent: moveto/lineto for paths, arc for curves, show for text, and image operators for embedded bitmaps. The output is a PostScript Level 2 program defining the page geometry, setting up coordinate transforms, and executing the translated drawing commands. PostScript's resolution independence preserves the vector quality of the source WMF.
Quality & Performance
PostScript preserves the vector nature of WMZ content — lines, curves, and shapes remain resolution-independent and render at the output device's native resolution. Text quality depends on font availability in the PostScript environment — standard PostScript fonts (Times, Helvetica, Courier) render perfectly, while Windows-specific fonts may be substituted or embedded. The output is suitable for professional print production.
Device Compatibility
| Device | WMZ | PS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PostScript only when the destination explicitly requires it — PDF is the modern standard for most workflows
- 2Use PostScript Level 2 for broad compatibility across print systems and RIPs
- 3Embed fonts in the PostScript output to prevent substitution issues on the print system
- 4Preview the PostScript output with Ghostscript before sending to print to catch any rendering issues
- 5For downstream PDF creation, convert WMZ to PostScript then use ps2pdf for a two-step high-quality pipeline
WMZ to PostScript converts Windows metafile graphics into the standard language of professional printing, enabling WMZ content to enter PostScript-based prepress and publishing workflows.