Install WMFPreview with winget

KarelDonk.WMFPreview · Karel Donk

Install command

winget install -e --id KarelDonk.WMFPreview

A Windows shell extension that enables thumbnails and previews for WMF (Windows Meta File) and EMF (Enhanced Meta File) files.

Last updated: 9 years ago
Version: v1.0.4
Publisher: Karel Donk
Website: github.com
Source: winget-pkgs manifest
Download: Direct installer (.zip)
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Min OS: Windows 10+
Tags: wmf-preview emfpreview emf-preview wmf-files emf-files image-thumbnails imagethumbnails windows-explorer-thumbnails windows-file-explorer-thumbnails windowsfileexplorerthumbnails windows-meta-file enhanced-meta-file

Catalog refreshed: 6/12/2026

1
Make sure winget is available
Windows 11 and recent Windows 10 builds ship winget via the App Installer. Check it’s ready:
winget --version
If it’s missing, install App Installer from the Microsoft Store.
2
Open a terminal
Launch Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt.
Right-click the Start button — or press ⊞ Win + X
Disk Management
Computer Management
Terminal
Terminal (Admin)
Task Manager
Settings
Windows Terminal
PS C:\>
3
Run the install command
Installs the latest version of WMFPreview. The -e flag matches the exact package ID.
winget install -e --id KarelDonk.WMFPreview
Windows Terminal — winget
PS C:\>
4
Silent / unattended install (optional)
For scripts or deployment, install with no prompts (works with the .zip installer):
winget install -e --id KarelDonk.WMFPreview --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements