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How to Open XPS Files

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:09

Open XPS files using the Windows built-in viewer or a third-party program This wikiHow guide teaches you how to view the contents of an XPS file. The XPS file format is similar to the PDF format in that it contains page layout information...

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This wikiHow guide teaches you how to view the contents of an XPS file. The XPS file format is similar to the PDF format in that it contains page layout information meant to look the same on all devices. However, since XPS never really caught on like the PDF format, XPS viewers can be hard to find. If you're using Windows, you can use XPS Viewer, but you'll need to install it first. You can also open and convert XPS files to PDF using Google Drive on your PC or Mac, or try an XPS-to-PDF conversion website, which will work on any device—even your phone or tablet.

Things You Should Know

On Windows 10 & 11, you can install Microsoft's XPS Viewer to open XPS files on your PC.
You can also upload your XPS file to Google Drive and then download it as a PDF to make it easier to read and share.
Alternatively, try an online XPS-to-PDF file converter to convert the XPS file to a more popular file type.

Method 1

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Using Windows XPS Viewer (Windows 10)

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Add XPS Viewer to your computer if necessary. Here's how you can find out if XPS Viewer is installed on your Windows 10 or 11 PC, as well as how to install it if it's not:
- Press Windows key + S to activate the search bar.
- Type optional features.
- Click Manage optional features.
- If you see "XPS Viewer" in the list of installed features, you're good to go.
- If not, click Add a feature at the top of the window, check the box next to "XPS Viewer," and then click Install at the bottom.

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An easy way to do this is to type xps into the Windows search bar (you can click the magnifying glass next to the Start button or press Windows key + S if you don't see it) and click XPS Viewer in the search results.

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To do this, click the File menu at the top of the viewer, select Open, and navigate to the file ending with the .xps file extension. Select the file and click Open to display it in the XPS Viewer.
Double-clicking your XPS file on your computer will also open it immediately in the XPS viewer.

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If your XPS file is important and you think others need to see it, it'll be best to convert it to PDF and share/save that instead. Here's how:

Click the printer icon in the upper-right corner (to the left of the Find bar).

Select Microsoft Print to PDF as the printer.

Click the Print button.

You'll see that the "Save as type" menu is now set to PDF Document. Type a name for the file, choose a saving location, and then click Save.

Method 2

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Using Windows XPS Viewer (Windows 11)

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While there is an XPS reader available for Windows 11, it's not installed by default. Fortunately, it's easy to install:

Press Windows key + S to activate the search bar.

Type optional features.

Click Optional Features in the search results.

It's at the top-right corner of the window.

Once you type XPS, you'll see "XPS Viewer" in the search results.

If the box is already checked, skip to Step 5.

This installs the XPS Viewer on Windows 11.

Step 6 Right-click the XPS file and select Open with > XPS Viewer.

Step 7 Select "XPS Viewer" and click Always.

This opens the XPS file in Microsoft's XPS Viewer.

Now that you've set XPS Viewer as the default app for XPS files, double-clicking an XPS file will open it in XPS Viewer automatically.

Step 8 Save the file as a PDF (optional).

To save the file as a PDF so it's easier to share with others, click the printer icon at the top-right corner, select Microsoft Print to PDF as the printer, and click Print. You can then choose a location to save the file to, enter a file name, and click Save.

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Using Google Drive

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Go to https://drive.google.com. As long as you have a Google account, you can upload your XPS document to Google Drive to easily display it in your web browser. This will work on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
If you're not already signed in with your Google account, follow the on-screen instructions to do so.

You'll see this button at the upper-left corner of Google Drive.

This opens your computer's file browser.

Step 4 Select the XPS file and click Open or Choose.

This is the file that ends with ".xps." If you downloaded the file from an email or the web, it'll usually be in your Downloads folder. This uploads the file to Google Drive.

Step 5 Double-click or tap the XPS file in your Google Drive.

This displays the contents of the XPS file in your web browser window.

Step 6 Save the file as a PDF (optional).

Want to make the file more compatible so others can view it easily? Here's how you can re-download it as a PDF:

Click the printer icon in the upper-right corner (this may work differently on phones and tablets—for best results, use a computer, or check out XPF to PDF).
Click the download button (the downward-pointing arrow above a horizontal line) at the upper-right corner of the print preview. You'll notice that the file type is now PDF (ending with .pdf file extension).
Choose a location to save the file to and click Save.