Today we will try to answer all questions related to the XPS format: what it is, how to open it, and what applications can help in this. This is an open graphical fixed-layout technology, which is based on XML, and developed by Ecma International and Microsoft.
Definition
The first thing we tell you about the XPS format is what it is. To begin with, the technology was developed as a replacement for EMF. The format features are aimed at document management. The specified material is usually easier and simpler than PDF. It uses vector inconsistent markup. The XPS file is secure. It interacts with the NET Framework platform, and also provides multi-threaded work, presentation encryption and digital certificates. Such material may contain a variety of labels required for printing. Operating systems Windows Vista, 7 and 8 have a built-in virtual printer for exporting to XPS format, as well as a viewer. In order to open the material, as a rule, just double click on it with the mouse. Note that in order to convert XPS to PDF, you can use the Dolphin Futures application. There are other solutions that are suitable for these purposes. We will talk about them further.
XPS: what it is, will help to understand STDU Viewer
This is a free program designed to work with electronic documents. STDU Viewer has a fairly wide range of various functions, each of which is designed to make it as easy as possible for the user. Among the features should be noted scaling, turning pages, adjusting the brightness, as well as the contrast of the document. The user can choose the most convenient way to arrange the pages. The opportunity of transfer of necessary materials to the printer is realized. The "extended print" feature will help you specify flexible settings before publishing the data. STDU Viewer easily creates bookmarks. Simultaneous work with several documents is supported. Note that the bookmarks are saved in a special configuration file, without making any changes to the file code. The user can transfer personal settings to another personal computer using the import and export functions. The application allows you to convert a page into an image file. During export, you can select the resolution of the final drawing. To save several pages at once, you can configure the automatic generation of the file name. The application has 2 search options. Quickly moved to the main toolbar. It allows you to find a word by analyzing all pages of the document. Advanced search makes it possible to find occurrences of a phrase. The results are displayed as a list of items. When you click on them you will be redirected to the required page of the document, where there is a corresponding phrase.
Basic solution
Microsoft XPS Viewer - a proprietary solution for working with documents in the format that interests us. With this solution, you can save copies of materials on the computer. A search was performed for documents with the attribute "read only". Go to the desired page can be by specifying its number. Thanks to this tool it is easy to work with the scale of the material. If necessary, you can also convert XPS to PDF. This process does not take much time, but the resulting file can have a large amount.
Adobe Acrobat
The application supports working with the format we are interested in, and it allows you to create your own materials, forms, and presentations. The application is distributed in two versions. Standard is a solution with basic functions. The Professional version is a professional complex that supports various additional features.
Sumatra PDF
Another solution that supports working with the XPS format. This is a compact and fast program. Its creators paid special attention to the user interface. The application consumes a minimal amount of system resources. Only necessary functions are present here. Among them, you should note the transition between pages, scaling, viewing fit, and printing. Finished materials can be immediately sent to another user using e-mail. Many operating systems are supported, starting with XP. During the first installation, you can specify a number of additional parameters: using the application by default, installing plug-ins for Internet browsers. In addition to the traditional installed version, there is also a portable one in the form of a single executable file. He does not write anything down to the register. At the same time, portable edition is launched directly from USB-drive, it is very convenient if you frequently change computers. Now you know the answers to all questions related to the XPS format: what is it, how to use it, and with what applications to view the content.
In conclusion, we note that in addition to the solutions described above, you can use one of the following programs to work with this extension: CBR: Comic, Pagemark Xps, Pagemark XpsViewer, Essentials Pack, Evince, XPS Annotator, Okular, Nuance, NiXPS View and NiXPS Edit.