WMF Viewer API - Render Windows Metafiles on Android

The Windows Metafile format was introduced in the earliest versions of Microsoft Windows. A WMF file stores a sequence of GDI drawing commands rather than pixels, and for years it carried clip art and vector graphics between Windows programs. That history is the problem today, because the format depends on Windows graphics functions, and Android has nothing that can replay them.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud replays the metafile on a server instead. Its REST API turns WMF content into PNG or JPG images, PDF, or HTML markup, all of which display on an ordinary Android device, so drawings held in old archives remain usable on current phones.

Developers reach that through the Android SDK for Java, with samples and a single Gradle or Maven entry. Zoom, page navigation and thumbnails belong to the viewer, protected files are accepted, and coverage runs past 180 formats, the related EMF among them.

No integration is required for a single drawing, since the free online GroupDocs.Viewer app renders WMF in the browser. Interactive questions go to the API Explorer, and evaluation starts on a free trial.


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WMF Viewer API - Render Windows Metafiles on Android

View WMF and other Popular Formats for Free

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How to view WMF file online

  • Select the file by clicking the WMF App or simply drag & drop a WMF file.
  • Click the Open button to upload and view WMF file.
  • That is all! You can view your WMF document online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What document formats does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud support?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF), and more.

Is there a limit on the number of document views I can generate using GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs offer flexible limits on the number of document views based on your subscription plan. Contact GroupDocs support for more details on view limits.

Are there SDKs available for GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

Yes, GroupDocs provides SDKs for various programming languages to simplify the integration and utilization of Viewer Cloud APIs in your applications.

I want to create my own app that can view WMF file online?

Check our Cloud SDKs at GitHub if you are looking for the source code to view WMF file format in the Cloud.

How can I integrate GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud into my application?

Integration is done through APIs provided by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud. The service offers APIs for different programming languages and platforms, making it convenient for developers to incorporate document viewing capabilities into their applications or websites.

How secure is the document viewing process in GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud ensures a secure document viewing process with data encryption, secure protocols, and adherence to data protection standards.

What file formats are supported by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs support a wide range of file formats including PDF, Word, Excel, and more.

What steps turn a WMF drawing into pages my app can show?

One Gradle entry brings in the Java SDK. After that, store the drawing, send a render request from Android code, and read PNG, JPG, PDF or HTML out of the reply.

Are there any limitations or usage restrictions with GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud has certain usage limits depending on the subscription plan you choose. These limits may include the number of API requests, document size, or the number of concurrent connections. Its recommended to review the pricing and plans to understand the specific limitations.

What features does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud offer?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud provides various features, such as zooming, paging, searching within documents, text selection, and rendering options. You can render specific pages, generate document thumbnails, or even render documents as images.

Can WMF files be displayed on hardware that does not run Windows?

Yes. The metafile is interpreted in the cloud and comes back as standard PNG, JPG, PDF or HTML, so the result displays on Android, or in a browser, without Windows components.

Windows Metafile (WMF) Viewer REST API

Rotate, reorder & watermark WMF pages

WMF REST APIs are secured and require authentication

View WMF with its attachments

View WMF as PDF

View WMF as HTML5

View WMF as Images like BMP, PNG, JPEG & TIFF

Get WMF document information like page & attachment count as well as properties

Render WMF files using a single API call

View WMF and hundreds of other formats from CAD, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email & eBook

Free Alternative to Desktop & Mobile WMF Viewer Apps

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud app does not need any installation or setup to view WMF. You can quickly start using the Viewer App in your browser to view any number of files per day absolutely free of charge.

Printing support

Users can print documents directly from the viewer, enabling them to easily generate physical copies of the document content if needed.

Page navigation

The APIs offer intuitive page navigation features that allow users to navigate through document pages easily and efficiently.

Extract document text while rendering in image mode

Our API allows extract text from documents

Programmatically get list of supported file types.

Use our REST API to get list of 186 supported document types.

Show or hide document headers and footers

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs supports rendering of headers and footers.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud REST API Explorer

The easiest way to try out GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API right away in your browser is by using GroupDocs Cloud Web API explorer, which is a collection of Swagger documentation for the GroupDocs Cloud APIs.It allows you to effortlessly interact and try out every single operation our APIs exposes.

Integration capabilities

Developers can easily integrate the Viewer Cloud APIs into their applications to enable users to view documents directly within the application interface without the need to download them.

Self-host WMF Cloud Viewer Free App

The GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Container Image enables users to self-host GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud for WMF using Docker.

Minify WMF Output Content

One of the most exciting features of our Cloud-based viewer API for WMF is its ability to minify the output content. Minification removes comments, extra white-spaces, and other unneeded characters without breaking the content structure. As a result, the page becomes smaller in size and loads faster.

Zooming functionality

The Viewer Cloud APIs provide zooming capabilities, allowing users to zoom in and out of document pages to view content in more detail or from a broader perspective.

Free Apps support show or hide document comments

API Allows to view and comments embedded inside supported documents types.

Free online WMF viewer supports over 186 file formats

The cloud-based viewer API for WMF has the ability to display different document formats quickly, with just a few lines of code. Using the SDK for Android you can find out about the various document formats supported by the SDK.

Free Apps availability

Users can access and utilize FREE Apps for document viewing and annotation online, providing a convenient and cost-effective solution for accessing and interacting with document content.

Flexible Rendering of WMF Documents

GroupDocs.Viewer is a powerful document viewer REST API that allows you to display over 186 document formats in your applications. It allows rendering of WMF for the whole document, page by page or custom range of pages.

Text selection

Users can select, copy, and paste text directly from documents, making it easy to extract and use information from the content.

Online document viewing

Users can view documents online without the hassle of downloading them first, providing a convenient and efficient way to access and interact with document content.

Render WMF files to remote FTP or Cloud storage

Use third-party cloud storage to save your WMF rendered files.

  • Amazon S3
  • Azure Storage
  • Google Cloud Storage
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Box
  • FTP

Wide range of document format support

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs and FREE Apps support a variety of document formats including PDF, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, image files (PNG, JPEG), and more.

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