XPS to PDF

Convert XPS to PDF online and free

Step 2 - Convert your files to

Or choose a different format

Step 3 - Start converting

(And agree to our Terms)

Trusted by employees at these brands

Employees of some of the world's most well-known brands rely on Zamzar to convert their files safely and efficiently, ensuring they have the formats they need for the job at hand. From global corporations and media companies, to respected educational establishments and newspaper publications, employees of these organisations trust Zamzar to provide the accurate and reliable conversion service they need.

Philips logo BBC logo Amazon logo Netflix logo Harvard logo Microsoft logo Discovery logo Shell logo Colombia logo Siemens logo Sky logo Princeton logo

Your files are in safe hands

Zamzar has converted over 510 million files since 2006

For every 10,000 files converted on Zamzar, we'll plant a tree. By using Zamzar you are helping to make a difference to our planet

We're committed to regular charitable giving. Each month we donate at least 2% of our company profits to different charities

From your personal desktop to your business files, we've got you covered

We offer a range of tools, to help you convert your files in the most convenient way for you. As well as our online file conversion service, we also offer a desktop app for file conversions straight from your desktop, and an API for automated file conversions for developers. Which tool you use is up to you!

Want to convert files straight from your desktop?

Get the App

Fully integrated into your desktop

Convert over 150 different file formats

Convert documents, videos, audio files in one click

Need conversion functionality within your application?

Explore the API

One simple API to convert files

100s of formats for you to choose from

Documents, videos, audios, images & more...

Why choose Zamzar?

With Zamzar, file conversions are easy, reliable and convenient, so you can quickly convert your documents, images, videos, and more, to the formats you need. With faster downloads of converted files, and friendly and helpful support when you need it, you'll have everything you need to work with your files.

You can send us an email and our 24*7, and our dedicated support team will address your query.

Help is on Hand

You can send us an email and our 24*7, and our dedicated support team will address your query.

Not only can you convert your file at any time, but you can also reach out to our dedicated support team, who work all year round.

Available 24*7

Not only can you convert your file at any time, but you can also reach out to our dedicated support team, who work all year round.

Examples of just some of the new conversion types we

New Conversion Types

Examples of just some of the new conversion types we've added lately include converting a scanned PDF to TXT and converting a GIF to an MP4!

We have unlimited scalability, so if your app suddenly requires a huge number of file conversions then we can support that.

API Available

We have unlimited scalability, so if your app suddenly requires a huge number of file conversions then we can support that.

Tools to suit your file conversion and file compression needs

You'll find all the conversion and compression tools you need, all in one place, at Zamzar. With over 1100 file-conversion types supported, whether you need to convert videos, audio, documents or images, you'll easily find what you need and soon have your files in the formats and sizing that work for you.

XPS Document Format

XPS Converter

XPS is short for ‘XML Paper Specification’. It was developed by Microsoft and designed to be a shareable file format that maintained the fidelity of documents. XPS files have their contents and formatting protected so they can’t be edited. XPS was created to be an alternative to Adobe’s PDF. However, PDF has become the universal standard, which has meant that XPS is no longer commonly used.

Whereas PDF files will open on almost all devices, to open an XPS file you usually need a specific viewer or to convert them into PDF format first. XPS Viewer is no longer automatically installed with Windows since Version 10, because PDF has become the universal format for file sharing. However, you can still download XPS Viewer from the Microsoft Store or App Store. If you need to create an XPS file rather than a PDF, you can also download apps like the XPS Document Writer.

Related Tools

PDF Document Format

PDF Converter

PDF stands for ‘Portable Document Format’ file. It was developed by Adobe so people could share documents regardless of which device, operating system, or software they were using, while preserving the content and formatting. The format has evolved to allow for editing and interactive elements like electronic signatures or buttons. The PDF format is now a standard open format that isn’t just available under Adobe Acrobat. It is maintained by the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO).

PDF files aren’t typically created from scratch, but are usually converted, saved or ‘printed’ from other documents or images before sharing, publishing online or storing. They can be viewed on almost all devices. Creating a PDF can involve compressing a file, making it take up less storage space. You would typically create a PDF if you wanted to ensure document fidelity, to make it more secure, or to create a copy for storage.

Related Tools

How to convert a XPS to a PDF file?

  1. 1. Choose the XPS file that you want to convert.
  2. 2. Select PDF as the the format you want to convert your XPS file to.
  3. 3. Click "Convert" to convert your XPS file.

Convert from XPS

Using Zamzar, it is possible to convert XPS files to a variety of other formats:

XPS to BMP XPS to GIF XPS to JPG XPS to OEB XPS to PCX XPS to PDF XPS to PNG XPS to TIFF XPS to THUMBNAIL

Frequently asked questions

If you’ve got any questions about converting or compressing files with Zamzar, we’re happy to help! We’ve answered a few commonly-asked questions below, to get you started, and you can find out more information about file conversion and compression with Zamzar, in our Help centre.

You can convert an XPS file to PDF by using an online conversion tool like the free one on Zamzar’s website. Zamzar lets you convert files without downloading any extra software – just upload your XPS file, select PDF, then ‘Convert Now’, and then download your new PDF file.

However, if you have a Windows computer with XPS Viewer already installed, you can also open an XPS file with that and then use the ‘Print’ function to create a PDF version.

Microsoft’s XPS Viewer opens XPS files. However, it is no longer automatically installed with Windows v10 and above because PDF has become the universal format for file sharing. You can turn XPS files into PDFs using Zamzar’s three-step conversion tool – simply upload the XPS document, click to convert, then download your PDF.

If you regularly view XPS files and don’t want to convert them to PDF, you can also install XPS Viewer through the Settings section of your Windows device.

PDF and XPS are both designed to be shareable file formats that maintain the fidelity of documents. XPS was developed by Microsoft, but PDF is much more widely used. You can open PDFs on most devices.

If you have a file in an XPS format but don’t have a viewer that can open it, you will need to convert it first. This is easy with Zamzar’s free three-step conversion tool. Just upload your XPS file to the online tool, select ‘PDF’ as the format, then ‘Convert Now’, and then download your file.

XPS Viewer is not automatically installed on Windows 10, but it’s easy to convert XPS files to PDF using Zamzar’s website instead. Upload one or more XPS files to the three-step conversion tool, then click to convert them to PDF. You can then download your PDF files and view them with any web browser.

You can also open an XPS file with Google Drive, if you have a Google account. You would need to log in to your Google account, upload the file to your Drive, then double-click on it to open it.

XPS files are a format for Microsoft Windows, so you may want to convert them to PDF to open on your Mac. It’s very quick to do this with an online converter like Zamzar. There are only three steps with Zamzar’s online tool – upload your XPS file, select PDF and then ‘Convert Now’, and then download your converted file.

Alternatively, if you have a Google account you can open an XPS file with Google Drive. There are also some apps that you can download to your Mac to view XPS files, such as NiXPS View.