XPS File Extension

XPS file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as XML Paper Specification File. XPS has been classified as Page Layout Files. This file is saved during a zipped format. you will view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program. You can open XPS files in Pagemark XpsViewer program.

XML Paper Specification File Type

What is a XPS File Type?

This XPS file can be used to view, share, save and protect the contents of your document. There are many different Windows programs that can be used to create an XPS file. You cannot, however, view, sign and specify the permissions of' an XPS file that' through XPS Viewer. Once you have saved the XPS content in the XPS format, you can no longer modify the XPS file.

It was designed to replace the Enhanced Metafile (.EMF) format. It is similar to PDF but based on XML instead of PostScript. XPS files can be created under Windows by selecting the option of Microsoft XPS Document Writer as a printer when printing a document.

XPS files can be opened with Microsoft 's XPS Viewer, which is included with Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 6 or higher. It is part of the XPS Essentials Pack, which can be downloaded from Microsoft and used with Windows XP.

Free online XPS Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .XPS (XML Paper Specification File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to XPS, merge, split and compare the XPS files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

XPS Converter

Open XPS

Edit XPS

Compare XPS Files

Merge XPS Files

Split XPS Files

XPS Metadata Viewer

XPS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the XML Paper Specification File .XPS File Extensions while opening the .XPS files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open XPS Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for XML Paper Specification File on your system such as Pagemark XpsViewer.
2. Associate default Pagemark Pagemark XpsViewer program for *.xps (XML Paper Specification File) files.
   
   

   Associate XPS Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.XPS (e.g example.xps) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Pagemark Pagemark XpsViewer program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .xps files.
   
   

   Associate XPS Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.XPS (e.g example.xps) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Pagemark Pagemark XpsViewer program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Pagemark XpsViewer extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related XPS File Extensions

XPS default file extension is .XPS and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for XPS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the XPS files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open XPS File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows	Commercial	Aspose
	Calibre 3 for Windows	Open Source	Calibre
	Dolphin 5 for Windows	Open Source	Dolphin
	KDE Okular .19 for Windows	Open Source	KDE
	Kofax OmniPage ULTIMATE 19 for Windows	Commercial	Kofax
	Nuance PDF Converter Professional 8 for Windows	Commercial	Nuance
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Word 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft XPS Viewer 000 for Windows	Included with OS	Microsoft
	Pagemark XpsViewer 1 for Windows	Commercial	Pagemark

Open XPS File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Calibre 3 for MacOs	Open Source	Calibre
	Dolphin 5 for MacOs	Open Source	Dolphin
	Google Drive 2020 for MacOs	Freeware	Google
	KDE Okular .19 for MacOs	Open Source	KDE
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Apple Safari 12 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Microsoft Word 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Pagemark XpsViewer 1 for MacOs	Commercial	Pagemark

Open XPS file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	Calibre 3 for Linux	Open Source	Calibre
	Dolphin 5 for Linux	Open Source	Dolphin
	KDE Okular .19 for Linux	Open Source	KDE
	Pagemark XpsViewer 1 for Linux	Commercial	Pagemark

Open XPS file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Drive 2020 for Web	Freeware	Google

Open XPS file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Safari 12 for iOS	Bundled	Apple

Open XPS file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About XPS - XML Paper Specification File

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