This article shows you how to convert EMF files into SVG files using our JDeli Java Image library. We also have a related article covering how to read EMF files in Java that might interest you.
What is EMF?
EMF is a file format invented by Microsoft for the Windows platform. It is a Vector file format, which means it scales nicely if you need to resize. You can learn more about them in our post “What are the WMT and EMF image file formats?”.
The filename extension for EMF files is: .emf
Why convert EMF files to SVG
The EMF file format has been around for a long time so many Companies have a big investment in EMF files. And the EMF format is not heavily supported outside the Windows world. SVG is a very popular cross-platform format that is supported by all modern Browsers and many tools on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is also a Vector format so converted content retains the benefits of being easily rescaled.
How to convert EMF file to SVG in JDeli
Step 1 Add JDeli to your class or module path. (download link to the trial jar).
Step 2 Create a File (or InputStream) object for the EMF file
File emfFile = new File("/path/to/emfFile.emf")); |
Step 3 Create a File (or OutputStream) object for the converted SVG output
File svgFile = new File("/path/to/svgFile.svg")); |
Step 4 Pass the File (or OutputStream) objects into a static method
EmfDecoder.toSVG(emfFile,svgFile); |
Why use JDeli to convert EMF to SVG?
JDeli offers a range of advantages over ImageIO and alternatives, including:
- Use existing EMF content on a wide range of new platforms and applications
- Reduce output file size
- Retain Vector format
- Support for Converting EMF to Image as well
Learn more about JDeli, or download to try it yourself.
Read and write images in Java with one line of code
Read an Image with
BufferedImage image = JDeli.read(streamOrFile);
and write an Image with
JDeli.write(myBufferedImage, OutputFormat.HEIC, outputStreamOrFile)
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