File extension | .xps |
Category | Document File |
Description | Open XML Paper Specification known as XPS consists of structured XML markup that determnes the layout and visual appearance of each page within the document. The markup language is a subset of XAML which allows it to incorporate vector-graphics in documents. Microsoft developed XPS with the intention of creating an alternative to PDF. |
Actions | XPS to PDF - Convert file now View other document file formats |
Technical Details | An XPS file is a unicode ZIP archive which use the Open Packging Conventions and contain the files which make up the document. The files includes are an XML markup file, text, embedded fonts, raster images, 2D vector graphics and any DRM (Digital Rights Management) information. These contents can be reviewed by opening in an application that supports ZIP files. |
Associated programs | Chrome Firefox Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft XPS Viewer Safari |
Developed by | Microsoft |
MIME type | application/oxps application/vnd.ms-xpsdocument |
Useful links | Microsoft XML Paper Specification Essentials Pack XPS Viewer Convert XPS file |
Original author(s) | L. Peter Deutsch |
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Developer(s) | Artifex Software[1] |
Initial release | August 11, 1988; 31 years ago[2] |
Stable release | |
Repository | |
Written in | C |
Operating system | Cross-platform |
Type | PostScript and PDF interpreter |
License | Dual-licensed (GNU Affero General Public License + commercial permissive exception) |
Website | www.ghostscript.com |
pdfwrite
output device, which supports PDF/A-1 and PDF/A-2 as well as PDF/X-3 output.[7]