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Convert XPS to OXPS

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 7, 2026
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Is it possible to convert XPS to OXPS?
Yes - XPS converts to OXPS.

XPS and OXPS carry the same fixed-layout content but use different XML namespaces; XpsConverter (part of the Windows Driver Kit) rewrites the packaging and namespace without touching page content. No other mainstream tool produces .oxps output.

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Why convert XPS to OXPS?

XPS (Windows Vista-era, Microsoft's own spec) and OXPS (ECMA-388, the default since Windows 8) are not natively interchangeable. If a system or printing workflow expects .oxps but you have an .xps file from an older Windows 7 machine, XpsConverter is the correct fix rather than routing through PDF.

How to convert XPS to OXPS

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Install the Windows Driver Kit, then run XpsConverter /XPS=input.xps /OXPS=output.oxps in Command Prompt; the .oxps file appears at the path you specified.

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About these formats

.XPS XML Paper Specification Document

An XPS file is Microsoft's fixed-layout document format, created by the "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" virtual printer on Windows. On Windows 10 and 11 it no longer opens by default, so…

Open .XPS details →
.OXPS OpenXPS Document (Open XML Paper Specification)

An OXPS file is a fixed-layout document, Microsoft's alternative to PDF, created by the "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" virtual printer on Windows 8 and later. On Windows 10 and 11 it no…

Open .OXPS details →

Quality & what to watch

  • No content is lost: fonts, vector graphics, images, and page geometry transfer intact; only the XML namespace and internal part naming are rewritten.
  • XpsConverter ships with the Windows Driver Kit (WDK), not as a standalone download; the old Microsoft Download Center pages for a standalone build are no longer active.
  • Windows 7 cannot open .oxps files; if the recipient is on Windows 7, keep the .xps format instead.

Frequently asked questions

Is XPS the same as OXPS?
No - XPS uses Microsoft's original namespace and part structure, while OXPS uses the ECMA-388 namespace; they are not interchangeable natively even though both contain the same kind of fixed-layout content.
Can XpsConverter convert OXPS back to XPS?
Yes - swap the flags: XpsConverter /OXPS=input.oxps /XPS=output.xps.
Is the Windows Driver Kit free?
Yes, the WDK is a free download from Microsoft.
Should I convert to PDF instead of OXPS for long-term storage?
Yes - both XPS and OXPS are niche formats with shrinking tooling support; .pdf has broader compatibility across all platforms and will remain readable far longer.