Open XPS file

The most commonly used .xps file type: XPS document

What is xps file? Understanding and opening xps files

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.xps file type #1: XPS document

Documents with a xps extension are typically exported or printed in Microsoft Windows using the default Microsoft XPS Document Writer virtual printer, such as in MS Office applications.

Further details

XPS stands for XML Paper Specification. It is a file format developed by Microsoft that provides a way to view, save, and print documents without any alteration in the document's appearance.

It is similar to a PDF file and can be used to share, archive, or protect content. XPS files are created using a print-to-file option in Windows Vista and later versions.

Replaced by OXPS format in Windows 8.

Open xps file with:

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Microsoft XPS Viewer

The default XPS viewer in Windows

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Microsoft XPS Document Writer

The default print to file driver for XPS documents

.xps file type #2: MonkeyJam exposure sheet

Files with xps file extension might also be found as exposure sheets from MonkeyJam graphics animation program.

Further details

The xls file extension is also used for exposure sheets created in MonkeyJam program. MonkeyJam is a digital penciltest and stopmotion animation program.

Not to be confused with standard XPS documents from Windows.

Open xps file with:

MonkeyJam

A digital penciltest program

.xps file type #3: WindowBlinds temporary data

An xps file extension is related ot hte WindowBlinds and used for its temporary data.

Further details

The xps file extension is associated with the WindowBlinds, a software for Microsoft Windows operating system, which enables users to customize Windows GUI.

The xps file contains temporary data from WindowBlinds.

Open xps file with:

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WindowBlinds

A software used to customize Windows user interface and desktop

What file extension actually is?

Simply put, file extensions are the characters after the dot in the computer file name, so for example document-name.pdf has file extension „pdf“. This helps Windows to identify which program should be used to open the file.

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