Convert XPS to PDF
Turn Microsoft XPS documents into universal PDFs — in bulk, entirely on your own PC. No XPS Viewer, no uploads.
TL;DR
Install the free trial, add your .xps or .oxps files (or a whole folder), choose PDF, and convert. The page layout is preserved exactly, and every file stays on your machine — no XPS Viewer or XPS Document Writer required.
How to convert XPS to PDF — step by step
Install LegacyFileConverter (free trial)
Get it from the Microsoft Store or download the offline MSI. The trial converts up to 25 files with every feature enabled.
Add your XPS files or folders
Drag in individual .xps / .oxps files, or point the app at a whole folder tree — it finds XPS documents recursively.
Choose PDF as the output
Select PDF for a frozen, shareable copy. Prefer an editable document? Convert to DOCX instead — or do both in the same run.
Convert offline
Click Convert. Files process locally in parallel and open in any PDF viewer. Nothing is uploaded.
Why convert XPS to PDF?
XPS was Microsoft’s answer to PDF, but the XPS Viewer has been removed from modern Windows and few programs open .xps files anymore. Converting to PDF turns those documents into something every device, browser, and app can open.
For archives of certificates, statements, and records saved by the old Microsoft XPS Document Writer, PDF is the safe long-term format: fixed layout, universally readable, and accepted anywhere a .xps file would be rejected.
Safer than online XPS converters
Searching for a "free online XPS to PDF converter" means uploading your files to someone else's server — a real problem for confidential documents, personal photos, and any private archive. LegacyFileConverter runs entirely on your Windows PC: files are converted locally and never leave your machine. It also handles whole folders in one batch, which no upload-one-file-at-a-time website can do.
The free trial converts up to 25 files with every feature enabled — for most people that's the whole job. Larger archives are covered by a one-time $99 lifetime license. No subscription, no watermarks, no uploads.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free way to convert XPS to PDF?
Yes. The free trial of LegacyFileConverter converts up to 25 files with full features — no signup, no watermarks. For unlimited conversions, a lifetime license is a one-time $99 (no subscription).
Is this an online converter? Do my files get uploaded?
No. LegacyFileConverter is a Windows desktop app — every conversion runs 100% locally on your PC. Nothing is uploaded, which matters for confidential documents and personal files that shouldn't be pasted into a random website.
Can I convert a whole folder of XPS files at once?
Yes. Point LegacyFileConverter at a folder (it scans subfolders recursively), select PDF as the output, and it batch-converts every .xps/.oxps file in one run.
Can this app convert more than just this one format?
Yes — that's the point. LegacyFileConverter handles 100+ legacy and modern formats in a single app: WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro Pro, Microsoft Works, XPS, HEIC, Photoshop (PSD), TIFF, AVIF, and many more. One tool covers your whole mixed archive.
Do I need the Microsoft XPS Viewer installed?
No. The XPS Viewer was removed from recent Windows builds, which is why these files often won’t open. This converter reads .xps and .oxps directly — no viewer needed.
Will the PDF look exactly like the XPS document?
Yes. XPS and PDF are both fixed-layout formats, so pages, fonts, and layout carry over faithfully.
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Ready to convert your XPS files to PDF?
Free trial converts 25 files — full layout fidelity, no uploads, no XPS Viewer needed.
Free trial
Full app features · up to 25 files
Windows 10 or 11
Same free trial whether you use the Microsoft Store or the offline MSI — pick the option that fits your PC or IT policy.
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Requires Windows 10 or 11. No subscriptions. 100% Windows Native.