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Open Standard Format

OXPS follows the Open XML Paper Specification — a vendor-neutral, fixed-layout standard for consistent document rendering.

Seconds to Convert

Cloud servers handle the DOCX to OXPS conversion quickly. Even multi-page documents are processed in moments.

Secure by Default

Uploaded DOCX files are deleted right after conversion. OXPS outputs are automatically purged within 24 hours.

How to convert DOCX to OXPS

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose oxps or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your oxps file right afterwards

About formats

DOCX is the default document format for Microsoft Word since Office 2007, based on the Office Open XML (OOXML) standard published as ECMA-376 and adopted as ISO/IEC 29500. A DOCX file is a ZIP archive containing XML documents that describe the document body (document.xml), styles, themes, headers, footers, footnotes, comments, numbering definitions, and relationships between parts. Media assets like images and embedded objects reside in dedicated directories within the package. The XML structure means document content is human-inspectable and programmable — developers can create, modify, and extract content from DOCX files using standard XML libraries in any programming language without requiring Word. One significant advantage is openness and interoperability: the published specification enables any software to implement DOCX support, and the format is read and written by LibreOffice, Google Docs, Apple Pages, and dozens of other tools across all platforms. Built-in ZIP compression is another practical strength — DOCX files are substantially smaller than equivalent DOC files, and the modular XML structure improves crash recovery since corruption in one part does not necessarily destroy the entire document. The format supports all modern Word capabilities including SmartArt, content controls, bibliography management, accessibility metadata, and real-time co-authoring. DOCX has become the universal standard for document interchange in business, education, and government.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: January 30, 2007
OXPS (Open XPS) is a fixed-layout document format standardized as ECMA-388 in June 2009, representing an evolution of Microsoft's original XPS specification. The format packages fixed-layout pages, fonts, images, and metadata in a ZIP-based Open Packaging Conventions container — the same packaging framework used by DOCX, XLSX, and other Office Open XML formats. Each page is described using an XML markup language that specifies paths, glyphs, images, and canvas elements with precise coordinates, producing documents that render identically regardless of the viewing device or printer. OXPS incorporated several changes from the original XPS: the use of JPEG XR for high dynamic range images, support for the Open Packaging Conventions 2nd edition, and alignment with the Ecma standardization process. Windows 8 and later generate OXPS (rather than XPS) when printing to the Microsoft XPS Document Writer. One advantage is standards-based document fidelity — as an Ecma standard, OXPS provides a vendor-neutral, fully specified format for documents that must look identical everywhere they are rendered, essential for legal filings, regulatory submissions, and archival records. The fixed-layout model is another strength: unlike reflowable formats, OXPS documents preserve exact page composition including precise glyph positioning and vector graphics. Built-in support in Windows and the .NET framework provides native viewing and creation capabilities without third-party software.
Developer: Ecma International
Initial release: June 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert DOCX to OXPS?

OXPS is the open standard version of XPS — a fixed-layout format that preserves your document exactly as designed for viewing and printing.

What opens OXPS files?

Windows 8+ has built-in OXPS support. On other systems, Okular, Evince, and various third-party viewers handle OXPS documents.

Is the layout preserved?

Absolutely — fonts, images, tables, and page geometry transfer faithfully from DOCX to the fixed-layout OXPS format.

Can I batch-convert files?

Yes. Upload several DOCX documents at once and Convertio processes each one into a separate OXPS file.

Is it free to use?

DOCX to OXPS conversion is free on Convertio. Premium accounts unlock larger file sizes and faster queue priority.

Do I need special software?

Only to view the result. The conversion itself runs entirely in your browser — no plugins or downloads required.

DOCX to OXPS Quality Rating

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