Convert XPS to Word (DOCX)
Pull the text and layout out of Microsoft XPS documents and into editable Word files — converted in bulk on your own PC.
TL;DR
Install the free trial, add your .xps / .oxps files, choose DOCX, and convert. You get editable Word documents instead of a locked, un-openable XPS file — with nothing uploaded and no XPS Viewer required.
How to convert XPS to Word (DOCX) — step by step
Install LegacyFileConverter (free trial)
Install from the Microsoft Store or the offline MSI. The trial converts 25 files free with all features.
Add XPS files or an entire folder
Drag and drop .xps / .oxps files, or select a folder tree — the app detects XPS documents automatically.
Choose DOCX (Smart) output
Select Word (.docx) to get editable content. Need a fixed copy too? Add PDF output in the same pass.
Open in Word
Click Convert, then open the results directly in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, or Google Docs. Everything runs offline.
Why convert XPS to Word?
XPS is a fixed-layout format — you can look at it but not edit it, and modern Windows often can’t even open it. Converting to DOCX gets your content back into a form you can revise, copy, and reuse in Microsoft Word.
When you need to update an old certificate template, reuse text from an archived statement, or repurpose a document saved as XPS years ago, a DOCX conversion turns a dead-end file into a working document again.
Safer than online XPS converters
Searching for a "free online XPS to Word (DOCX) 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 Word?
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 Word 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.
Can Word open XPS files by itself?
No — Microsoft Word cannot open .xps files, and the Windows XPS Viewer has been removed. Converting to DOCX first is the reliable way to get editable content.
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Ready to make your XPS files editable?
Free trial converts 25 files to Word — offline, no watermarks, 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.