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File Extension DOC
Full Name Microsoft Word 97 To 2003 Document Format

The .DOC format stands for Microsoft’s proprietary word document. This file type is arguably one of the most popular file type in the computing world today. The DOC is the previous version of the current DOCX but both file have a very similar structure and the word software offers compatibility for both the versions.

File Extension XPS
Full Name XML Paper Specification Format

The .xps extension belongs to files of the type, XML paper specification files. These are fixed layout format files used to protect the integrity of the data stored in these files. These are similar to the popular PDF file format, the only difference being their file structure, wherein the .xps format uses XML specifications.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DOC") to another (referred to as "XPS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DOC file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DOC to format XPS becomes essential.

So, how can we perform DOC to XPS file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DOC and transforming it into format XPS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DOC to XPS converters.

Conversion from DOC to XPS

DOC to XPS

How to convert the DOC file to XPS?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DOC to XPS. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DOC file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file DOC, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the DOC file to the application
  • Select the output format of the XPS file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file XPS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted XPS file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the DOC format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.