Turning EMF and WMF files into EPS without losing the vectors
You have a folder of EMF or WMF files from charts, CAD drawings or business diagrams. Your publishing system wants EPS, PDF or SVG, and re-drawing them by hand is out of the question. EMF to EPS Converter (EMF2EPS) from VeryDOC converts those metafiles in bulk and keeps the vector and text information intact.
Quick facts
- Edition: Command Line Developer License, one developer, royalty-free runtime desktop distribution
- Price: USD $1,995 (a Server License is listed at USD $295)
- Platforms: Win98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, including 32/64-bit XP and Vista
- Input: EMF and WMF
- Trial: a free demo is available for download
Key features
Vector output that stays editable and sharp
EMF and WMF files convert to EPS, PDF, PS, SVG, SWF, XPS, HPGL, PCL, WMF and EMF. Vector and text information is preserved, and embedded fonts are converted to polylines in the EPS output.
Raster export when you need a picture instead
You can also output BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TGA, PCX, PNM, RAS, PBM and TIFF. For image formats you can set width, height, X and Y resolution, color depth and rotation.
Batch and unattended conversion
Run it from the interface or in batch mode to process large volumes of files. Wildcards such as *.emf and *.wmf work, and the command line suits unattended jobs.
A COM object, DLL or command line for developers
You can call the converter from Visual Basic, C/C++, Delphi, ASP, PHP, C# and .NET. Conversions can run consecutively or simultaneously, so it fits server-side workflows.
PDF options when PDF is the target
The PDF output doesn't depend on a printer driver. You can merge several files into one PDF, append to an existing PDF, set 40 or 128-bit password protection, and set title, subject, author and keywords. PDFs are text searchable in Adobe Reader.
Standalone, with Unicode and many languages
Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader are not required. Unicode characters are supported, and the interface covers languages including English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Russian.
Who it's for
It suits developers and publishing teams who handle metafiles from CAD, GIS maps, charts, scientific plots and business diagrams. It also suits anyone building a server-based workflow that needs automated conversion.
Pros and cons
- Pro: many vector and raster output formats from one tool
- Pro: a royalty-free runtime with the Developer License
- Pro: works from the command line, COM or DLL, so it is easy to script
- Con: the Developer License costs USD $1,995, which is steep for occasional use
- Con: the listed platforms stop at Vista, so it is aimed at older Windows setups
- Con: input is limited to EMF and WMF
FAQs
What's the difference between the Developer and Server licenses?
The Developer License is per developer and can run on any number of servers or computers. The Server License is per production server.
Can I call it from my own code?
Yes, through a COM object, a DLL library or the command line.
Does it need Adobe Acrobat?
No. It is standalone.
Can it convert many files at once?
Yes, in batch mode, with wildcards for file names.
System requirements
Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP (32/64-bit), 2003 and Vista (32/64-bit).