XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a document format developed by Microsoft as an alternative to PDF. It is designed to provide a reliable and consistent way to share and print documents while preserving their formatting and layout.
XPS files can be created from a variety of applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as from other programs that support the format. They can be viewed using the XPS Viewer, which is included with Windows, or with other compatible third-party software.
One of the key advantages of XPS is its ability to preserve the visual fidelity of a document across different devices and platforms. XPS documents are also compact and efficient, making them ideal for sharing and archiving.
While XPS has not achieved the same level of popularity as PDF, it remains a useful alternative for those who require a reliable and consistent way to share and print documents. XPS is supported in a range of Microsoft products, including Windows and Office, and is also supported by several third-party applications.
While PDF is the most popular document to share files over the internet, XPS is a lesser-known file format. Windows 11/10 comes with inbuilt and basic support of both PDF and XPS. That means you can view both types of documents on your PC without any help from a third-party tool. However, to perform an … Read more
Windows 10 is one of the best-operating systems that Microsoft launches. It includes several features, including XPS/OXPS reader/printer. XPS/OXPS is not so popular file format, and rarely do a few people use it. If you are one of those Windows users who don’t need a Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer can remove it from your … Read more
Microsoft XPS Document Writer Printer is a built-in application on Windows 11; however, it remains turned off by default. To open XPS/OXPS document, you need to install the XPS Viewer application on your PC first. Once you have installed the XPS Viewer on your computer, you can view XPS documents on your PC. Similarly, you … Read more
If you are using Windows 10 operating system, it comes with built-in printers, “Microsoft Print to PDF” and “Microsoft XPS Document Writer.” That means Windows 10 users do not need to install third-party software to print a file into PDF or XPS format. You can use these printers to print the Gmail messages on Windows … Read more
Windows 10 allows opening OXPS and XPS files with the XPS viewer application, and with a small trick, you can convert an OXPS and XPS document to PDF without any third-party tool. Those who prefer to use a third-party tool or want to convert multiple OXPS or XPS documents to PDF at once can download … Read more
Windows 10 comes with an XPS Viewer application that lets you open and views OXPS and XPS files. It is a lesser-known file format, and a little support is available on other platforms like Android or Mac. Even old Windows users can not open it without a third-party tool. If you share an XPS or … Read more
Recently we took a screenshot of the Windows 10 Login Screen and saved it in the OXPS file. While I tried to open this document, we found that the XPS document viewer application is missing on Windows 10. Either someone has removed the XPS document viewer from my PC or was not available from the … Read more
If you have not changed the Lock Screen’s default settings on Windows 10, then to go to the desktop, you need to first click on the Lock Screen, and then you will see the login screen. If you are troubleshooting your PC or, for some reason, you want to take a screenshot of the Lock … Read more
