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Open Standard

OXPS follows the ECMA-388 specification — an open, vendor-neutral fixed-layout format for reliable document distribution.

Safe and Private

All VBA macros are removed. Uploaded DOCM files are deleted after conversion and OXPS results are purged within 24 hours.

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How to convert DOCM to OXPS

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About formats

DOCM is a macro-enabled document format for Microsoft Word, introduced with Office 2007 as part of the Office Open XML family. Structurally identical to DOCX — a ZIP archive containing XML parts for document content, styles, themes, and media — DOCM adds the ability to store and execute VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macro code within the document. The separate .docm extension was a deliberate security measure: users and administrators can distinguish macro-containing files by extension alone, and group policies can restrict macro-enabled formats while allowing standard DOCX documents to open freely. DOCM files store VBA projects in a vbaProject.bin stream within the ZIP package alongside the same XML document content used by DOCX. Macros in Word documents enable automated report generation, custom form processing, document assembly from templates and data sources, and integration with external systems. One advantage is document-level automation — a DOCM file can include routines that populate content from databases, enforce formatting rules, validate fields before submission, or generate derivative documents automatically. The format preserves full compatibility with the OOXML specification, so all standard Word features — styles, tracked changes, comments, embedded media — work identically to DOCX. DOCM is supported by Microsoft Word on Windows and macOS, with macro execution limited to the desktop application.
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 DOCM to OXPS?

OXPS is the open, standardized version of XPS — a fixed-layout format that locks your document appearance and removes all macro code.

What opens OXPS files?

Windows 8 and later include a built-in OXPS viewer. Okular and other third-party readers also support the OpenXPS specification.

How does OXPS differ from XPS?

OXPS is the ECMA-standardized successor to XPS with minor packaging differences. Both are fixed-layout document formats from Microsoft.

Are macros stripped during conversion?

Yes — OXPS is a presentation-only format with no executable code support. All VBA macros from the DOCM are permanently removed.

Is this conversion free?

Basic DOCM to OXPS conversion is free on Convertio. Premium tiers offer higher limits for larger or more frequent conversions.

Do I need special software installed?

No. Convertio handles everything in the browser — no local apps required. Just upload, convert, and download the OXPS result.