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 OXPS document with a friend or co-worker, they have to download a third-party tool to open the XPS or OXPS document if they are not using Windows 10.
If you have to share a file in XPS or OXPS format, it is better to convert them into PDF (Portable Document Format) first and then share the PDF document. All modern browsers have inbuilt functionality to open a PDF file, which means you can open it in any operating system, including Linux, macOS, and Android.
Over the internet, many applications claim to convert OXPS and XPS documents into PDF files. Some software is paid, and some are free; a few are working, and many are not.
This post will show the steps to convert OXPS and XPS files into PDF files without using a third-party tool. We will use the “Microsoft Print to PDF” printer to convert these into PDFs. Let’s see how it works.
How to convert an OXPS and XPS document to PDF in Windows 10?
Follow these steps to convert an OXPS and XPS document to PDF in Windows 10:-
Step 1. Open your OXPS or XPS document using XPS Viewer.
Step 2. Press Ctrl + P keyboard shortcut to launch the Print dialog box.
Step 3. Select the Microsoft Print to PDF.
Step 4. Click on the Print button.
Step 5. Select the file’s location and finally click on the Save button.
That’s all!!!
You can successfully convert OXPS and XPS documents into PDF files by following the above steps without using any third-party tool.
Those who are not using Windows 10 PC or want to convert multiple OXPS or XPS files at once can use the freeware tool Filestar. It is also possible to convert OXPS documents into PDF files.
Conclusion
In conclusion, XPS and OXPS file formats are not widely used, and their compatibility with other platforms is limited. However, converting them into PDF files can make them easily accessible to everyone. The Microsoft Print to PDF printer is a built-in feature in Windows 10, allowing users to convert XPS and OXPS files to PDF format without installing any third-party tools. By following the simple steps outlined above, you can easily convert these files into PDF format. For those who need to convert multiple files at once or are not using a Windows 10 PC, Filestar is a useful freeware tool that can perform the conversion efficiently.
