Convert XPS file to WMF via C#
Export XPS to WMF within .NET applications without using Adobe® Acrobat Reader or any other third party applications
Aspose.Total for .NET is a comprehensive suite of .NET components that enables developers to easily create, manipulate, convert, and export documents within any .NET application. It includes a wide range of APIs for working with different file formats, including XPS, JPEG, and WMF. With Aspose.Total for .NET, you can easily export XPS to WMF image within any .NET applications in two simple steps.
The first step is to use Aspose.PDF for .NET to export XPS to JPEG. Aspose.PDF for .NET is a powerful PDF manipulation API that enables developers to create, read, edit, and convert PDF documents within any .NET application. It provides a wide range of features for working with PDF documents, including the ability to export XPS to JPEG.
The second step is to use Aspose.Imaging for .NET to convert JPEG to WMF. Aspose.Imaging for .NET is an advanced image processing API that enables developers to create, edit, and convert images within any .NET application. It provides a wide range of features for working with images, including the ability to convert JPEG to WMF.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, you can easily export XPS to WMF image within any .NET applications in two simple steps. First of all, you can use Aspose.PDF for .NET to export XPS to JPEG. After that, you can use Aspose.Imaging for .NET to convert JPEG to WMF. With Aspose.Total for .NET, you can quickly and easily export XPS to WMF image within any .NET application.
Convert XPS file to WMF via .NET
- Open XPS file using Document class
- Initialize JpegDevice class object and render XPS to JPEG by using Process method
- Load JPEG file by using Image class
- Save the document to WMF format using Save method
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Convert XPS File to WMF in a Single File via C#
Using the API, you can also convert XPS file to WMF to a single image file. In order to convert all pages, you can first render your XPS document to one TIFF file and after that you can export TIFF file to WMF. You can open the input file using Document class and create Resolution, TiffSettings, & TIFF device objects. You can get a single TIFF image using Process method of TiffDevice class. Finally, you can load TIFF file using Image class and save it to WMF format using Save method.
Convert XPS to WMF With Watermark via C#
Using the API, you can also convert XPS file to WMF with watermark in your WMF document. In order to add a watermark, you can first render your XPS document to JPEG and add a watermark in it. To demonstrate the operation, you can load your converted JPEG image, add transformations using an object of Matrix class and draw a string as the watermark on the image surface using the Graphics class’ DrawString method. After adding the watermark in it, you can save the JPEG as WMF format. Below is a code example that demonstrates how to add a diagonal watermark to your document.
Convert & Rotate XPS File to WMF via C#
Using the API, you can also rotate the output WMF image as per your needs. The Image.RotateFlip method can be used to rotate the image by 90/180/270-degrees and flip the image horizontally or vertically. You can specify the type of rotation and flip to apply to the image. In order to rotate and flip the image you can load the converted JPEG image using the factory method exposed by Image class and call the Image.RotateFlip method while specifying the appropriate RotateFlipType .
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What is XPS File Format?
XPS, short for XML Paper Specification, is a file format created by Microsoft to represent fixed-layout documents. XPS files contain the content and print settings of a document, making them suitable for preserving the layout and appearance of a document across different devices and platforms.
The XPS format is based on XML (eXtensible Markup Language), a widely used markup language for structured data representation. XPS files encapsulate document content, such as text, images, vector graphics, and annotations, in a structured XML format. This enables easy interpretation and rendering of the document’s visual elements.
XPS files are conceptually similar to PDF (Portable Document Format) files in that they both aim to provide a reliable way to present and share documents while preserving their formatting and layout. However, PDF files have gained broader support across different software applications and hardware devices, making them more widely accepted and compatible.
To view and work with XPS files, Microsoft provides an XPS Viewer as part of the Windows operating system. Various third-party applications and tools also offer support for opening, creating, and converting XPS files. However, compared to PDF, the range of software and hardware supporting the XPS format may be more limited.
What is WMF File Format?
Windows Metafile (WMF) is a graphics file format commonly used on Microsoft Windows systems. It is typically created by vector graphic editors such as Adobe Illustrator or Microsoft Office Visio. WMF files are designed to be displayed on screens and printed on printers. The format is based on the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) and utilizes a device-independent coordinate system.
WMF files can contain both vector graphics and bitmap images. Vector graphics are defined using mathematical formulas that represent lines, curves, and shapes, allowing for scalability without loss of quality. Bitmap images, on the other hand, consist of pixels arranged in a grid and are suitable for representing complex visual details.
Various programs, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Photoshop, can open and work with WMF files. These programs provide features for editing, resizing, and manipulating the graphics within the WMF files.
It’s important to note that WMF is an older file format, and its usage has decreased over time in favor of more modern formats such as SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) and PNG (Portable Network Graphics). However, WMF files are still supported by many applications and can be converted to other formats if needed.