How do I convert XPS to PDF?

Upload your XPS file above. It is converted to PDF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting XPS to PDF lose quality?

No. Text and shapes stay vectors, so the PDF stays sharp at any zoom and prints crisply.

XPS is Microsoft’s fixed-layout document format, created when you print to the “Microsoft XPS Document Writer”. Outside Windows few apps open it.

Are all pages converted?

Yes. Every page of the XPS becomes a page in the PDF, in the same order.

Can I convert XPS to PDF without the XPS Viewer?

Yes. The XPS file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need the XPS Viewer or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PDF.

Is the XPS to PDF converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert XPS to PDF — Every Page, Text Intact

Convert XPS to PDF online and keep every page with sharp, selectable text. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert XPS to PDF?

Every page of the XPS becomes a page in the PDF, in the same order.
Text and shapes stay vectors, so the PDF stays sharp at any zoom and prints crisply.
Text stays selectable and searchable, so you can copy it or find a word.
PDF is supported far more widely than XPS, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
No the XPS Viewer needed: the file is opened on our servers and you download a ready-to-use PDF.

What to expect when converting XPS to PDF

Pages keep the size they were printed at.
Your original XPS file isn’t changed: you download a new PDF copy.

XPS vs PDF

功能	XPS	PDF
全名	XML Paper Specification	Portable Document Format
Origin	Introduced by Microsoft in 2006; standardised as ECMA-388	Created by Adobe in 1993; an ISO standard since 2008
压缩	Fixed-layout document pages	Vector pages; text stays selectable
Transparency	否	Not needed — pages keep their designed backgrounds
动画	否	否
颜色	Full colour	Full colour
Where it opens	Windows’ XPS Viewer; most other devices and apps can’t open it	Built-in viewers in browsers, phones and computers
最适合	fixed-layout documents printed from Windows	sharing, printing and archiving complete documents
Main drawback	few apps outside Windows open it	editing it needs a PDF editor

In short: choose XPS for fixed-layout documents printed from Windows; choose PDF for sharing, printing and archiving complete documents.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert XPS to PDF?: Upload your XPS file above. It is converted to PDF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting XPS to PDF lose quality?: No. Text and shapes stay vectors, so the PDF stays sharp at any zoom and prints crisply.
XPS or PDF: which should I use?: Use XPS for fixed-layout documents printed from Windows. Use PDF for sharing, printing and archiving complete documents. Keep in mind the main drawback of PDF: editing it needs a PDF editor.
What is a XPS file?: XPS is Microsoft’s fixed-layout document format, created when you print to the “Microsoft XPS Document Writer”. Outside Windows few apps open it.
Are all pages converted?: Yes. Every page of the XPS becomes a page in the PDF, in the same order.
Can I convert XPS to PDF without the XPS Viewer?: Yes. The XPS file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need the XPS Viewer or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PDF.
Is the XPS to PDF converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

使用 XPS to PDF 可以做什么

在开始之前查看主要功能。

Convert XPS files to PDF online
Keep every page, with text that stays sharp and selectable
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many XPS files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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设置参考

XPS to PDF 的可用控件。

设置

输出格式下拉框: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.选项: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
质量滑块范围: 20–100 · 默认: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
无损模式开／关: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
背景填充取色器: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).