- XPS (XML Paper Specification) files are Microsoft's competitor to Adobe's PDF files.
- If you happen to bump into this not so popular format, convert it into a more user-friendly, fully-editable PDF.
- Use one of the dedicated tools in Adobe Suite to fix this problem in no time.
- Read out our guide below to find the best solutions to open XPS files in Windows 10.
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XPS (XML Paper Specification) files are Microsoft’s competitor to Adobe’s PDF files. Maybe this format isn’t as popular as PDF, but it could be useful to know something about XPS and the way they work.
In this article, we’re going to show you how to handle XPS files in Windows 10.
How can I open XPS files in Windows 10?
1. Convert XPS to PDF with Adobe Acrobat DC Pro
XPS files are one of the many formats supported for direct file conversion in Adobe Acrobat DC Pro. Simply use this path:
File > Create PDF > From File to convert XPS documents into fully-editable PDFs
Even if the option is disabled by default, you can still create a registry key on your Windows 10 PC that will allow you to convert XPS files to PDFs.
Simply open the Registry Editor, make sure to right-click it, select Run as Administrator, then type in the following command:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARE(Wow6432Node)AdobeAdobe AcrobatDCFeatureStateClose the registry editor, and you’re all set.
2. Use the XPS Viewer
A while ago, XPS Viewer was Microsoft’s default app for opening and managing XPS files, and it offered some basic functions like reading XPS files, zooming, printing, searching, etc.
But Microsoft changed the way you get XPS Viewer. In Windows 10, version 1709, and earlier versions, the app was included in the installation image and this is no longer the case.
Thus, you will need to install/reinstall XPS Viewer in the following instances:
- If you install Windows 10, version 1803, on a new device
- Install Windows 10 as a clean installation
- If you had XPS Viewer in Windows 10, version 1709, but manually removed it before updating
3. Install XPS Viewer on Windows 10
The quickest way is from Apps and Features in the Settings app or through Features on Demand.
There you go, these are the most common methods of viewing XPS files. What software are you using for the job? Share your experience with the rest of the Windows community via the comments section below.
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