Convert XPS to OXPS
| 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 Extension | OXPS |
| Full Name | Windows 8 OpenXPS Document Format |
The .oxps file type refers to the open XPS file format. This is one of the new file formats introduced after the launch of microsoft's windows 8 platform. The full name of the file is Open XML Paper specification. The .oxps and .xps are two more popular and growing file formats that compete with the PDF file format for fixed document description.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "XPS") to another (referred to as "OXPS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, XPS 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 XPS to format OXPS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform XPS to OXPS 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 XPS and transforming it into format OXPS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of XPS to OXPS converters.
Conversion from XPS to OXPS
XPS to OXPS
How to convert the XPS file to OXPS?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of XPS to OXPS. 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 XPS file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file XPS, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the XPS file to the application
- Select the output format of the OXPS file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file OXPS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted OXPS file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the XPS format:
Other conversions
to the OXPS 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.