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    • File extension .XPS
    • Dateiendung .XPS
    • .XPSファイルの拡張子
    • Extension de fichier .XPS
    • Extension de archivo .XPS
    • Estensione del file .XPS

How to open file with .XPS extension?

Don’t you know what program to use to convert the .XPS file? Do you want to convert a .XPS file into a different format? Below you will find helpful information.

File extension .XPS

Full Name Developer Category
XML Paper Specification Format Microsoft Layout Files
.XPS

The .XPS file extension stands for XML Paper Specification - a fixed-layout file format developed by Microsoft. The XPS file format was designed to facilitate the transfer of documents in an electronic form, as a means of providing more privacy and security than the alternative PDF format. XPS files are similar in structure and purpose to PDF files, but because the XPS format is a subset of XML, it is easier to modify documents stored in this format. It is open and standard, so any application or operating system can read and write files in XPS format.

Features

The main features of XPS files include vector-based drawing engine, support for Open Type fonts, high resolution output, sparse representation of document data and portable package support. An XPS document consists of three different sections – Markup, FixedPage and Document Structure. Markup section contains page content in markup language; FixedPage section contains page objects while Document Structure provides a comprehensive view of the entire document including page thumbnails, digital signatures and metadata.

XPS files are commonly used for saving documents in a structured format. Other related file extensions include .PDF, .PXD, .FB2, .ODB, WTN or CZR.

Programs for WINDOWS system
  • Microsoft XPS Viewer Microsoft XPS Viewer
  • PDF Converter Professional PDF Converter Professional
  • XpsViewer XpsViewer
  • XpsConvert XpsConvert
  • Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox
  • Danet Studio Danet Studio
  • XPS Viewer XPS Viewer
  • Microsoft Windows 8 XPS Reader Microsoft Windows 8 XPS Reader
  • Pagemark XPS Viewer Pagemark XPS Viewer
  • XpsConverter XpsConverter
  • Pagemark XPS Converter Pagemark XPS Converter
  • Microsoft XPS Document Writer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
  • Total PDF Converter Total PDF Converter
  • XPS To PDF Converter XPS To PDF Converter
  • Microsoft Word Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows
Programs for MAC system
  • PDF Converter PDF Converter
  • XpsViewer XpsViewer
  • Safari Safari
  • Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox
  • NiXPS View NiXPS View
  • NiXPS Edit NiXPS Edit
Programs for LINUX system
  • XpsViewer XpsViewer
  • Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox
  • KDE Okular KDE Okular
  • Okular Okular

After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .XPS) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .XPS extension.

When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.

Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .XPS file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .XPS extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .XPS extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .XPS file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

Other instructions

If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .XPS file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.

In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .XPS file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .XPS file) will be extended to the maximum.

It is also good to check

  • if the .XPS file has no errors
  • or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
In such a case it is best to try to download the .XPS file again from the same source on the Internet (or look for another source). If you received the file from another person, ask this person to re-send it. However, if the file was copied from some media, repeat the copying operation.

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Similar file extensions

  • File extension .XPD
  • File extension .XPADDERCONTROLLER
  • File extension .XPW
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Conversion of a XPS file

  • XPS to OXPS
  • XPS to DOC
  • XPS to PDF
  • XPS to DOTM
  • XPS to ONE
  • XPS to PPT
  • XPS to QPW
  • XPS to EPS
  • XPS to JPG
  • XPS to MOBI
  • XPS to TXT
  • XPS to XLS
  • XPS to HTML
  • XPS to PMD
  • XPS to EXPORTEDUI
  • XPS to BMP
  • XPS to GIF
  • XPS to JPEG
  • XPS to PNG
  • XPS to TIF
  • XPS to TIFF
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