EMF File Type
- The quick factsWhat are EMF files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening an EMF file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is an EMF file?
EMF files have multiple uses, and HyperVision EMF ASCII Format is one of them.
HyperVision EMF ASCII Format
We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
How to open EMF files
Important: Different programs may use files with the EMF file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your EMF file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different EMF openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: March 16, 2022
All known file formats using extension .EMF
While HyperVision EMF ASCII Format is a popular type of EMF-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .EMF extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
Windows Enhanced Metafile
We know that one EMF format is Windows Enhanced Metafile. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
EMF opener for Windows
We have identified 2 EMF openers that are compatible with this specific type of EMF file.
![]() | Bitberry File Opener | Verified |
![]() | ACDSee | Verified |
More file formats using the EMF extension
Through our research of EMF files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.Jasspa's MicroEmacs Macro File
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of EMF files. Remember, different programs may use EMF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Pixillion Image Converter | User submitted |
![]() | CorelDRAW Graphics Suite | User submitted |
![]() | IrfanView | User submitted |
![]() | Corel PaintShop Pro | User submitted |
![]() | AVS Photo Editor | User submitted |
![]() | Ashampoo Photo Commander | User submitted |
![]() | CorelDRAW | User submitted |
![]() | Zoner Photo Studio | User submitted |
![]() | Photomania Deluxe | User submitted |
![]() | Imagine | User submitted |
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