How do I open a .XPS file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .XPS files using Microsoft XPS Viewer, Sumatra PDF, Google Chrome. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .XPS to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .XPS file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Built-in print spooler format across Windows operating system versions

Can I convert a .XPS file to other formats?

Yes! .XPS can be converted to formats such as .PDF directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .XPS file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .XPS file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .XPS files?

You can open .XPS files using Microsoft XPS Viewer, Sumatra PDF, Google Chrome.

Documents • MIME: application/vnd.ms-xpsdocument

.XPS – XPS File Format

Q: What is a .XPS file?

A .XPS file is a XPS File Format associated with Documents. XPS is a fixed-layout document format developed by Microsoft as an open alternative to Adobe PDF, preserving vector print visual layouts.

XPS is a fixed-layout document format developed by Microsoft as an open alternative to Adobe PDF, preserving vector print visual layouts.

Primary Category Documents

MIME Type application/vnd.ms-xpsdocument

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .XPS

Microsoft XPS Viewer

windows, mac, linux • Free

Sumatra PDF

windows, mac, linux • Free

Google Chrome

windows, mac, linux • Free