OXPS file offer a unique way to store and share content. Whether you're encountering an OXPS file for the first time or seeking a deeper understanding, this article by SwifDoo PDF can help. We will delve into what an OXPS files is, how to open it and convert it to PDF.
What Is an OXPS File
OXPS stands for Open XML Paper Specification. An OXPS file is a fixed-layout file used to create, print, and share documents. It's designed to preserve the layout and appearance of a document across different devices and platforms. OXPS files can contain text, images, fonts, and other elements of a document.
Basically, an OXPS file is the same as an XPS format. The only difference is that OXPS files are based on the OpenXPS specification, while XPS files use the older XPS specification.
How to Open OXPS Files
Microsoft offers an XPS viewer to open XPS and OXPS files on Windows. However, this program is not pre-built on Windows, you need to install it manually.
Install XPS Viewer in Windows 10
Step 1: Open the Settings app by clicking the Start button and select the gear icon;
Step 2: Navigate to Apps > Apps & features, then click the Optional features link in the right panel;
Step 3: Hit Add a feature on the Optional features page;
Step 4: Scroll down to locate and click XPS Viewer. Then, tap the Install button.
After that, the XPS Viewer will be downloaded and installed on your device. Then, you can view OXPS files with it.
Open OXPS file in Windows 10
Step 1: Type XPS in the Windows Search box and click XPS Viewer from the available results to open it;
Step 2: Tap the File > Open to select the OXPS file you want to open from your PC.
Alternatively, you can drag your OXPS file into the program to open it.
How to Convert OXPS to PDF
The most straightforward way to convert an OXPS file to PDF is using the XPS viewer. Here's the method:
Step 1: Open your OXPS file with XPS Viewer and press Ctrl + P;
Step 2: Select Microsoft Print to PDF as the printer and hit Print;
Step 3: Select the destination for the PDF file, give it a name, and click on Save.
After turning OXPS into PDF, you can use SwifDoo PDF to edit, annotate, compress, and encrypt the file.
