Convert WMZ to SVG — Free Online Converter
Convert Compressed Windows Metafile (.wmz) to Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or reg...
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About WMZ to SVG Conversion
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is the web standard for vector graphics, supported natively by all modern browsers and editable in Inkscape, Illustrator, and code editors. Converting WMZ (gzip-compressed Windows Metafile) to SVG translates Windows GDI drawing commands into their W3C-standardized SVG equivalents — preserving the vector nature of the content while replacing the proprietary Windows format with an open, web-native standard.
This conversion is the best option when the vector editability and scalability of WMZ content needs to be preserved on the web and across platforms. Unlike raster formats (PNG, JPEG, BMP), SVG maintains resolution independence — the converted graphic renders sharply at any size on any screen. Unlike the WMZ source, SVG is directly embeddable in HTML and viewable in every browser.
Why Convert WMZ to SVG?
SVG is the native vector format for the web. WMZ graphics cannot be displayed in browsers at all — they are Windows-specific binary files. Converting to SVG produces web-native vector content that can be embedded directly in HTML pages, styled with CSS, animated with JavaScript, and indexed by search engines. For any WMZ content destined for web publication, SVG is the optimal target.
SVG also provides cross-platform vector editability using free tools. WMZ editing requires Windows with GDI-compatible applications. SVG can be edited in Inkscape (free, cross-platform), opened in Illustrator, modified in code editors, or programmatically manipulated with JavaScript. This dramatically widens the audience of editors who can work with the content.
Common Use Cases
- Publish WMZ vector diagrams on the web as resolution-independent SVG graphics
- Convert WMZ clip art and icons to SVG for use in responsive web design
- Migrate WMZ vector artwork to SVG for editing in Inkscape and other cross-platform tools
- Create web-native versions of WMZ organizational charts that scale perfectly on retina displays
- Transform Windows-specific WMZ graphics into the open W3C standard for long-term vector preservation
How It Works
The gzip envelope is removed and the WMF content is parsed for GDI drawing records. Each GDI command is translated to its SVG equivalent: LineTo becomes svg:line or svg:path, Rectangle becomes svg:rect, Ellipse becomes svg:ellipse, TextOut becomes svg:text, and complex paths are mapped to svg:path d attributes with M, L, C, and Z commands. Colors are translated from GDI COLORREF values to CSS hex colors. The output is a valid SVG 1.1 document viewable in any browser and editable in any SVG editor.
Quality & Performance
Vector content translates cleanly from WMF GDI commands to SVG equivalents. Lines, shapes, curves, and basic text preserve their resolution independence and render identically in browsers. Complex GDI features without direct SVG equivalents (certain clipping modes, raster operations) may be approximated or rasterized as embedded PNG within the SVG. For standard business diagrams and vector illustrations, the conversion is visually faithful.
Device Compatibility
| Device | WMZ | SVG |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Native |
| Web Browser | No | Native |
Tips for Best Results
- 1SVG is the only web-native vector format — choose it over raster formats when scalability matters
- 2Enable gzip compression on your web server for SVG files to offset the larger text-based file size
- 3Clean up the SVG in Inkscape after conversion to remove unnecessary elements and optimize for web delivery
- 4Use CSS styling on the SVG elements for consistent branding and theming across your website
- 5For complex WMZ files with embedded bitmaps, test the SVG in multiple browsers to ensure consistent rendering
WMZ to SVG is the ideal conversion for preserving vector quality while making Windows metafile content web-native, editable, and viewable across all platforms and browsers.