XPS PNG
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Convert XPS to PNG

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Is it possible to convert XPS to PNG?
Yes - XPS converts to PNG.

Dedicated XPS-to-PNG tools on Windows rasterize pages directly; the default export resolution is typically 72 DPI so use 150 or 300 DPI for sharp output. PNG is the better choice over JPG for text-heavy XPS documents because it uses lossless compression.

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Also to PNG: QOI · APM · PBM

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Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert XPS to PNG?

PNG is lossless, so text and sharp edges in the rendered page stay clean without the compression artifacts JPG introduces. It is the right choice when you need to embed a document page in a presentation, a website, or an image editor. XPS has no support outside Windows, so converting to PNG makes the content universally accessible.

How to convert XPS to PNG

Pagemark XPS Converter APP

Load the .xps file and choose PNG as the output format to rasterize each page as a separate image.

XPS to Any Converter APP

Open the .xps and select PNG output to export pages as individual PNG files at a chosen resolution.

xps2img FREE

Use xps2img to convert .xps pages to PNG images, specifying resolution as needed.

XPSView APP

Open the .xps in XPSView and export pages as PNG images.

Programs that convert XPS

Pagemark XPS Converter
XPS to Any Converter
XPS-to-PDF
Xara Page & Layout Designer
xps2img
XPS-to-PDF for Mac
XPSView

About these formats

Quality & what to watch

  • Each XPS page becomes a separate PNG file; a 5-page document produces 5 image files.
  • The default export resolution is typically 72 DPI - adequate for on-screen preview but too low for reading fine text; use at least 150 DPI for screen use or 300 DPI for print.
  • PNG uses lossless compression, making it preferable to JPG for text-heavy XPS documents where sharpness matters.

Frequently asked questions

Is PNG better than JPG for XPS conversion?
Yes for text-heavy documents - PNG is lossless so text edges stay sharp, while JPG compression introduces visible artifacts around small characters and thin lines.
Can I convert only one page of a multi-page XPS to PNG?
Yes - most tools accept a page number so you can export a single page rather than the entire document.
Does the same method work for .oxps files?
Yes - OXPS (produced by Windows 8 and later) uses the same conversion approach; tools that support .xps typically handle .oxps as well.