DOTM to OXPS Converter

Convert DOTM to OXPS — open XML paper format, free online

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Standards-Based Output

OXPS follows the Open XML Paper Specification — an open standard ensuring long-term readability and interoperability.

Safe and Static

Every bit of macro code from the DOTM template is eliminated. The OXPS output is a fixed-layout, macro-free document.

All-Browser Access

Convert from any device with a browser — no software installation required. Upload, convert, and download entirely online.

How to convert DOTM 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

DOTM is a macro-enabled template format for Microsoft Word, introduced with Office 2007 as part of the Office Open XML family. DOTM combines the template functionality of DOTX — providing reusable styles, page layouts, boilerplate content, and formatting definitions — with the ability to embed VBA macro code that executes in documents created from the template. The format is a ZIP archive containing XML parts for styles, document defaults, and theme definitions, plus a vbaProject.bin stream for the VBA project. This combination enables organizations to distribute not just visual consistency but also functional automation: every document created from a DOTM template inherits both the formatting framework and programmatic capabilities. Common use cases include templates that auto-populate document fields from corporate directories, enforce naming conventions, generate tables of contents, insert dynamic headers with project metadata, or validate document structure before submission. One advantage is embedded workflow automation — a DOTM template can include initialization macros that configure the document environment, register custom ribbon commands, and connect to data sources the moment a new document is created from it. The distinct .dotm extension allows administrators to apply differentiated trust policies for macro-containing templates versus standard DOTX files. DOTM is supported exclusively in Microsoft Word desktop editions where VBA execution is available.
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 DOTM to OXPS?

OXPS is the updated Open XPS standard — a fixed-layout document format that locks your template content for consistent display.

What can open OXPS files?

Windows 8 and later include a built-in OXPS viewer. Evince and Okular also handle OXPS on Linux and other operating systems.

Is OXPS different from XPS?

OXPS is the open-standard successor to XPS with the same fixed-layout concept but based on the newer Open Packaging Conventions.

Are macros stripped?

Absolutely — OXPS supports no macros. The DOTM template content is rendered as static pages without any executable components.

Is this conversion free?

Yes, Convertio provides free DOTM to OXPS conversion. Premium tiers offer expanded capabilities for demanding workloads.

Does it work on my phone?

The converter runs in any mobile browser — upload your DOTM from your phone and download the OXPS result without any app.