What is the difference between .shx and .wmf?
- Extension
- .shx
- .wmf
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- CAD
- Vector Image
- Developer
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft
- Description
- The SHX file format is associated with AutoCAD, a design and drafting software application developed by Autodesk. An SHX file is an AutoCAD Compiled Shape File, which contains compiled shape or font data. These files are used to store shapes, fonts, and symbol definitions that can be imported into AutoCAD drawings. SHX files allow users to include complex shapes and textual styles within their designs without having to redraw or redefine them each time.
- Proprietary Windows graphic format developed by Microsoft; contains a series of drawing operations, including commands for drawing lines, circles, and rectangles; may also contain bitmap drawing operations; used primarily for vector images, but can also include raster graphics.
- MIME Type
- application/x-shx
- application/x-msmetafile
- Sample
- sample.wmf
- Wikipedia
- .shx on Wikipedia
- .wmf on Wikipedia