File Extension | XAP |
Full Name | Microsoft Silverlight Application Package Format |
XAP is a file format used by Windows Phone 7 applications that require Microsoft Silverlight to work. XAP is a ZIP archive that contains resources necessary for installing Silverlight. XAP is an executable file format for Windows Phone (versions 7 and 8) used for unpacking and installing mobile apps.
File Extension | XWB |
Full Name | XACT Wave Bank Format |
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "XAP") to another (referred to as "XWB"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, XAP 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 XAP to format XWB becomes essential.
So, how can we perform XAP to XWB 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 XAP and transforming it into format XWB. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of XAP to XWB 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 XAP to XWB. 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 XAP file:
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