A Windows shell extension that enables thumbnails and previews for WMF (Windows Meta File) and EMF (Enhanced Meta File) files.
Publisher’s description
What is WMFPreview?
WMFPreview is a program for Windows from Karel Donk. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (kareldonk/WMFPreview) has 72 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .wmf and .emf.
Project description on GitHub: “WMFPreview is a Windows shell extension that enables thumbnails and previews for WMF (Windows Meta File) and EMF (Enhanced Meta File) files.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: WMFPreview is a Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WMFPreview safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0BAAB7BB4A6805B6567A58F772B4BDC39751407B40A8D0479431E896A548EF48· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.4Latest | June 5, 2017 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KarelDonk.WMFPreview -emsiexec /i WMFPreviewSetup_v1.0.4.zip /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {46D3D6BF-4652-4F7E-B49A-C324C1B5FC36} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Karel Donk
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source code
- github.com/kareldonk/WMFPreview
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.4
- Released
- June 5, 2017
- Added to the catalogue
- May 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 72
- GitHub forks
- 15
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- KarelDonk.WMFPreview
- MSI product code
- {46D3D6BF-4652-4F7E-B49A-C324C1B5FC36}
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WMFPreview safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install WMFPreview with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can WMFPreview be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WMFPreview run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.