Convert anything, at global scale.
200+ formats and automation APIs that feels instant.
CONVERT
From
To
Drop files or choose a source
Upload multiple files at once, mix formats, and fine-tune every conversion with format-aware settings.
Max 2GB per file · Drag & drop ready · Mixed file types welcome
EMF at a glance
EMF
Convert to EMF when placing vector graphics into Windows-centric documents, presentations, reporting systems, or print workflows that expect an Office-friendly scalable graphic.
It is suitable for charts, diagrams, and embedded illustrations in desktop-office environments.
For cross-platform web and design exchange, SVG or PDF are often better choices.
MDC at a glance
MDC
Convert to MDC when preserving an older proprietary raw archive or interfacing with a workflow that still expects that format.
It is mainly useful for historical compatibility and migration.
Format comparison
| Feature | EMF | MDC |
|---|---|---|
| File type | Vector | Image |
| Extensions |
|
|
| MIME type |
|
|
| Compression / quality | scalable | raw |
| File size characteristics | small | large |
| Compatibility | moderate | limited |
| Editability | high | high |
| Created year | 1993 | 2003 |
| Inventor | Microsoft Corporation | Minolta (now Sony) |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary use cases |
|
|
| Common software |
|
|
| Archival suitability | good | strong |
| Metadata handling | moderate | rich |
| Delivery profile | strong | limited |
| Workflow fit | design | source |
| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use EMF
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Device-independent vector graphics on Windows.
When to use MDC
- capture ingest
- editing
- web or print delivery
- Preserve capture-stage image data for later interpretation.
FAQs
Why convert EMF to MDC?
Convert to MDC when preserving an older proprietary raw archive or interfacing with a workflow that still expects that format.
It is mainly useful for historical compatibility and migration.
What changes when converting EMF to MDC?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Size profile changes from small in EMF to large in MDC. Quality profile changes from scalable in EMF to raw in MDC. Compatibility profile changes from moderate in EMF to limited in MDC. Archival profile changes from good in EMF to strong in MDC. Metadata profile changes from moderate in EMF to rich in MDC. Delivery profile changes from strong in EMF to limited in MDC. Workflow profile changes from design in EMF to source in MDC.
Moving to MDC removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting EMF to MDC?
Check the exported file for Many are vendor-specific and poorly documented publicly.; Compatibility often depends on decoder support in tools such as LibRaw, Adobe Camera Raw, or vendor software.; They are source formats, not publication-ready outputs..