What is an XPS file?
An XPS file is a fixed-layout document that preserves the position of text, images and graphics for consistent viewing and printing.
What does XPS stand for?
XPS stands for XML Paper Specification. Microsoft introduced the format as a way to save a document with a fixed page layout. An XPS document is a package of XML instructions, fonts, images and other resources that describe how every page should appear.
What is an XPS file used for?
XPS was commonly created by Windows applications and the Microsoft XPS Document Writer virtual printer. It is often found in archived business records, forms, reports, invoices and print-ready documents. The file normally uses the .xps extension.
How is XPS different from PDF?
Both formats preserve a document’s page layout, but PDF has broader software and browser support. XPS is based on Microsoft’s XML Paper Specification and is most closely associated with Windows. Converting a document may change unsupported fonts, transparency or print effects, so keep the original when exact fidelity matters.
What is an OXPS file?
OXPS is the OpenXPS variation of the same fixed-document idea. Newer Windows systems may produce an .oxps file, while older software may expect .xps. FormatPeek accepts both formats for browser-based viewing.
How can I open an XPS file?
You can drop the file into the viewer above, use Microsoft XPS Viewer when it is available on Windows, or use another application that supports XPS. See the step-by-step XPS opening guide for more options.
Are XPS files safe?
An XPS file is a document rather than an application, but files from unknown senders should still be treated cautiously. FormatPeek processes XPS documents locally in your browser and does not upload them to its server.