Convert ODS to XPS
| File Extension | ODS |
| Full Name | OpenDocument Spreadsheet Format |
The .ods file extension refers to the OpenDocument Spreadsheet format used to store data in Excel like Tabular format. The Opendocument office suites allow to store data in popular format with the benefit of open source licensing. Thus Ods file format is currently the most popular open source rival of Microsoft’s Excel file format.
| 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 "ODS") to another (referred to as "XPS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ODS 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 ODS to format XPS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ODS 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 ODS 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 ODS to XPS converters.
Conversion from ODS to XPS
ODS to XPS
How to convert the ODS 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 ODS 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 ODS file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file ODS, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the ODS 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 ODS format:
Other conversions
to the XPS format:
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.