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HUnknown1
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August 22, 2018
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Batch Convert WMF to AI or EPS

  • August 22, 2018
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Hi there!

Not sure if this question has been answered anywhere else as I could not find the exact answer on the forums. I plan to batch convert many older WMF (Window Metafiles) files from a CD to either an AI or an EPS file using Illustrator so that I can preview them in Windows 10. It does not allow you to preview the WMF, but I can with an older Version on InDesign CS6 so initial viewing and organizing is not the concern. I just can't do that in InDesign CC. What I would like to know is in Illustrator CC 2018, what vector version would you recommend to convert the files to retain the "best" quality? AI or EPS?

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Correct answer Theresa J

Save the files as AI. The EPS format is ancient.

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Theresa J
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Theresa JCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 23, 2018

Save the files as AI. The EPS format is ancient.

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HUnknown1Author
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August 25, 2018

We'll I think for the most part it is correct and a good idea. However that does assume that you will only ever open the file with Adobe Illustrator and never with another type of software. Not all programs will open an AI.

Theresa J
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Theresa JCommunity Expert
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August 25, 2018

If you need the files for use in other applications, then save them in the PDF file format.

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