XPS to PDF Converter
Convert Microsoft XPS and OpenXPS (.xps, .oxps) documents to PDF. Free, private, processed entirely in memory.
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Open a Windows XPS document anywhere
XPS and OpenXPS are Microsoft’s fixed-layout formats — the PDF-equivalent Windows creates when you print to the XPS Document Writer — but almost nothing outside Windows opens them. Converting to PDF gives you a universally viewable copy that keeps the exact pages and selectable text, while your file stays private, processed entirely in memory and never stored.
About Converting XPS to PDF
XPS (XML Paper Specification) and its OpenXPS successor (.oxps) are Microsoft’s fixed-layout document formats — the equivalent of PDF that Windows produces when you "print" to the Microsoft XPS Document Writer. They preserve exact pagination and appearance, but almost nothing outside the Windows ecosystem opens them, which is why converting an .xps or .oxps to PDF is so often necessary.
PrivConvert reads the XPS package with the MuPDF engine and re-emits a standard PDF, keeping the page layout, text and vector graphics intact. The whole conversion happens in server memory and the file is discarded the instant your PDF is ready.
Common use cases
- Opening an .xps a Windows user sent you on a Mac, phone or Linux machine
- Converting archived XPS documents to the far more portable PDF
- Attaching a document to a system that only accepts PDF uploads
- Standardising a mixed pile of XPS and PDF files into a single format
Tips for best results
- Both .xps and .oxps (OpenXPS) files are accepted.
- The converted PDF keeps real, selectable text where the XPS used text (not scanned images), so it stays searchable.
- XPS is a fixed-layout format, so the PDF reproduces the pages exactly rather than reflowing the content.
How to Convert XPS to PDF Online
Converting XPS files to PDF format is simple with PrivConvert. Our free online converter handles the entire process in your browser with no software installation required. Your files are processed securely in memory and never stored on our servers.
Drag and drop your file into the upload area, click to browse your device, or paste a URL to a file hosted online. You can upload files up to 250 MB and batch convert up to 20 files at once.
Once uploaded, the conversion from XPS to PDF starts automatically. The process runs entirely in an isolated environment - your data never leaves the secure pipeline.
Your converted file is ready instantly. Click the download button to save it to your device. The file is deleted from memory immediately after download.
Why Choose PrivConvert?
Unlike other online converters that upload your files to remote servers, store them for days, and may use them for AI training or sell your data, PrivConvert was built with privacy as the foundation. Here's what makes us different:
Files are processed in volatile memory (RAM) and immediately purged. Nothing is ever written to disk or backed up.
All uploads and downloads are encrypted with TLS 1.3. Your files cannot be intercepted in transit.
Use any tool instantly without signing up, providing an email, or creating a profile. No tracking cookies, no user profiling.
Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. No plugins or desktop software needed - just a modern web browser.
XPS vs PDF - Format Comparison
| Feature | XPS | |
|---|---|---|
| File extension | .xps | |
| Supported by PrivConvert | Yes (as input) | Yes (as output) |
| Privacy-safe conversion | In-memory, zero storage | |
| Max file size | 250 MB per file | |
| Batch support | Up to 20 files simultaneously | |
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