Convert XPS to PDF online
Convert XPS to PDF when you need to open a Windows fixed-layout document in a standard PDF reader or share it with someone who does not use XPS.
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What is an XPS file?
XPS is Microsoft's fixed-layout document format. It describes pages with vector graphics, text, and images, similar in purpose to PDF.
XPS appears in Windows workflows, some printers, and documents saved with the Microsoft XPS Document Writer.
What is a PDF file?
PDF is a fixed-layout document format. It preserves the position of text, images, and vector graphics so the file looks the same on different devices and printers.
PDF is the standard for sharing finished documents, contracts, invoices, manuals, and print-ready files.
When to convert XPS to PDF
XPS is supported mainly in Windows and some printing workflows. PDF works on almost every device and is the safer format for long-term sharing.
This route is useful for documents saved with Microsoft XPS Document Writer, Windows print output, and older fixed-layout files.
How to convert XPS to PDF
- Select your XPS file. Choose a XPS file from your device. The server checks the extension and the file signature before the job is queued.
- Choose PDF as the output. Set the output format to PDF and start the conversion. The job runs in a private background worker with a time limit.
- Download the PDF file. When processing finishes, download the result from the temporary link. Source files are removed after processing, and the result expires after 1 hour(s).
Quality, limits, and privacy
Text, vector graphics, and page layout are converted into PDF pages. Embedded fonts and complex effects may render slightly differently.
The maximum upload is 25 MB per file, and only one file is accepted per request. The source file is removed after processing, and the converted file expires after 1 hour(s).
The conversion runs on this server with local open-source tools. Your file is not sent to a paid or third-party conversion API, and no account is required.
Frequently asked questions
Does XPS to PDF keep the page size?
The page dimensions from the XPS document are used for the PDF. Check non-standard paper sizes after conversion.
Why do some fonts look different?
A font that is not embedded in the XPS file may be substituted by the conversion engine.
What is an XPS file and how do I open it as a PDF?
XPS is a fixed-layout document format created by Microsoft. Many devices cannot open XPS natively, so converting it to PDF makes the document available on almost any phone, tablet, or computer.
Will the layout of my XPS document change after conversion?
The page layout, margins, images, and tables are carried into the PDF. Embedded fonts and complex effects may render slightly differently, so review the result before printing.
Is the XPS to PDF converter free?
Yes. There is no account, subscription, or paid conversion API. The service is limited by server capacity and the queue limit.
What is the maximum file size?
The current upload limit is 25 MB per file. Only one file is accepted per request.
How long is the converted file available?
Source files are removed after processing. The PDF result is available for 1 hour(s) and then deleted automatically.
Is my file sent to a third-party conversion API?
No. The conversion runs on this server with local open-source tools. Your file is stored in private application storage only while the job is processed.
Will the PDF output look exactly like the original?
Text, vector graphics, and page layout are converted into PDF pages. Embedded fonts and complex effects may render slightly differently.
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Guides for XPS and PDF files
- XPS vs PDF: what is the difference? — XPS and PDF are both fixed-layout document formats, but they are not equally supported. Here is how they differ and when to convert XPS to PDF.
Helpful pages
Read how file conversion works, review the FAQ, or check the privacy notice for retention and storage details.