Convert ARF to WMF

File Extension ARF
Full Name WebEx Advanced Recording Format

File with a .ARF extension contains different data of a downloaded WebEx online meeting, stored in different panels, such as video information, contents page, participants list. ARF files relate to sessions downloaded by the user, not like the WRF files, which are stored directly by the user during the session.

File Extension WMF
Full Name Windows Metafile Format

WMF is a graphical format developed by Microsoft, optimised for Windows systems and aplications created by Microsoft. It is a 16-bit format used for storing vector images, and rarely raster images. When compared with bitmap files of the same content, WMF file takes less disk space.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ARF") to another (referred to as "WMF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ARF file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format ARF to format WMF becomes essential.

So, how can we perform ARF to WMF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format ARF and transforming it into format WMF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ARF to WMF converters.

Conversion from ARF to WMF

ARF to WMF

How to convert the ARF file to WMF?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ARF to WMF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the ARF file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file ARF, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the ARF file to the application
  • Select the output format of the WMF file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file WMF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted WMF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ARF format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.