Convert TUB to EMZ

Understanding the TUB and EMZ file formats

TUB files are proprietary brush files used by Corel Painter, a popular digital painting software. These files store custom brush shapes, textures, and settings, allowing artists to create unique digital artwork. EMZ files, on the other hand, are compressed Enhanced Metafile (EMF) files, typically used for storing vector graphics in a compact format. EMZ files are commonly used in Microsoft Office applications for scalable graphics.

Why convert TUB to EMZ?

Converting a TUB file to EMZ format is not a standard workflow, as these formats serve different purposes. However, you might want to convert a TUB brush shape into a vector graphic (EMZ) for use in presentations, documents, or other graphic design projects that require scalable images.

How to convert TUB to EMZ

There is no direct converter for TUB to EMZ due to their different natures. However, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the TUB file in Corel Painter.
2. Stamp or apply the brush onto a blank canvas to create an image of the brush shape.
3. Export the canvas as a standard image format such as PNG or BMP using File → Save As.
4. Open the exported image in a vector graphics editor like Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator.
5. Use the Trace Bitmap (Inkscape) or Image Trace (Illustrator) feature to convert the raster image to a vector format.
6. Export the vector image as EMF using File → Save As or Export.
7. Compress the EMF file to EMZ using a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR (simply compress the EMF file and rename the extension to .emz).

Recommended software for conversion

• Corel Painter – to open and use TUB files.
• Inkscape (free) or Adobe Illustrator – for vectorization and EMF export.
• 7-Zip or WinRAR – for compressing EMF to EMZ.

Summary

While there is no direct TUB to EMZ converter, you can achieve the conversion by exporting the brush shape as an image, vectorizing it, saving as EMF, and then compressing to EMZ. This process allows you to use custom brush shapes from Corel Painter in applications that support EMZ vector graphics.