File Extension | DOTM |
Full Name | Microsoft Word 2007/ 2010 Open XML Macro-enabled Document Template Format |
Files with the DOTM extension are used by the popular Microsoft Word text editor. These are files that are used to store templates. On the basis of such files, proper program documents with the DOCX extension are created.
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.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DOTM") to another (referred to as "XPS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DOTM 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 DOTM to format XPS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DOTM 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 DOTM 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 DOTM to XPS converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DOTM 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 DOTM file:
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.