Convert Visio to EMF via C#
Export Visio to PDF format on .NET Framework, .NET Core, Mono Platforms.
How to Convert Visio to EMF Using C#
In order to convert Visio to EMF, we will use Aspose.Diagram for .NET API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for C# platform. Open NuGet package manager, search for Aspose.Diagram and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Package Manager Console Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Diagram
Steps to Convert Visio to EMF via C#
.NET developers can easily load & convert Visio files to EMF in just a few lines of code.
- Load Visio file with an instance of Diagram
- Call the Diagram.Save method
- Pass output path with PDF extension as parameter
- Check specified path for resultant PDF file
System Requirements
Before running the .NET conversion example code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET, .NET Core, Mono Platforms..
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Add reference to the Aspose.Diagram for .NET DLL in your project.
Free App to Convert VSDX to EMF
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VSDX What is VSDX File Format?
Files with .VSDX extension represent Microsoft Visio file format introduced from Microsoft Office 2013 onwards. It was developed to replace the binary file format, .VSD, which is supported by earlier versions of Microsoft Visio. It is also supported on Visio Services in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 and does not require an intermediary file format for publishing to SharePoint Server. Visio files are used to create drawings that contain visual objects, flow charts, UML diagram, information flow, organizational charts, software diagrams, network layout, database models, objects mapping and other similar information. Files generated using Visio can also be exported to different file formats such as PNG, BMP, PDF and others.
Read Moreemf What is emf File Format?
Enhanced metafile format (EMF) stores graphical images device-independently. Metafiles of EMF comprises of variable-length records in chronological order that can render the stored image after parsing on any output device. These variable-length records can be definitions of enclosed objects, commands for drawing, and graphics properties critical to render the image accurately. When a device opens an EMF metafile using its own graphics environment, the proportions, dimensions, colors and other graphic properties of original image remains same regardless of the opening device platform.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert Visio into many other file formats including few listed below.