libemf2svg ☆

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Description:
Microsoft (MS) EMF to SVG conversion library

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.8.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 22, 2025

Links: Homepage | GitHub | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 106 | Forks: 33 | Language: C | Category: Developer tools

Tags: graphics conversion svg vector library

Install: brew install libemf2svg

About:
libemf2svg is a C library designed for converting Microsoft Enhanced Metafile (EMF) records into scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) format. It provides a robust solution for rendering legacy Windows graphics on modern web platforms and cross-platform applications. The library handles the complex parsing of EMF structures, enabling developers to easily integrate EMF support into their software without relying on proprietary Windows APIs.

Key Features:

Pure C library with no external dependencies
Supports both EMF and EMF+ records
Generates clean, standalone SVG files
Command-line utility included for batch conversion

Use Cases:

Displaying legacy Windows diagrams and charts in web browsers
Converting EMF attachments in emails for viewing on Linux or macOS
Integrating EMF support into cross-platform document management systems

Alternatives:

ImageMagick – ImageMagick converts EMF to raster images (PNG/JPG), whereas libemf2svg preserves vector data by outputting SVG.
LibreOffice Draw – LibreOffice is a heavy GUI suite for manual conversion, while libemf2svg is a lightweight library for automated workflows.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 22, 2025 5:08pm	1.8.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	082605da
Sep 13, 2024 2:38pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	9d434107