EPS to OXPS Converter

Free EPS to OXPS conversion — Open XML Paper output

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Open Standard

OXPS from your EPS artwork uses the open XML Paper Specification — a standardized, vendor-neutral fixed-layout document format.

Web-Based

No XPS authoring software needed. Convert EPS to OXPS entirely in your browser and download the finished document.

Secure Conversion

EPS uploads are deleted immediately after processing. OXPS outputs are purged from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert EPS 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

EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) is a vector file format developed by Adobe Systems in collaboration with Aldus Corporation, first published in 1987. Built on Adobe's PostScript page description language, EPS wraps a self-contained PostScript program describing a single page of graphics — including vector paths, text, and embedded raster images — within a structured comment framework that provides bounding box coordinates and optional preview thumbnails. The encapsulation allows an EPS file to be placed into another document as a contained graphic element without interfering with the host document's PostScript code. For decades, EPS served as the universal exchange format in professional publishing, prepress, and print production, accepted by virtually every design, illustration, and page layout application across platforms. One key advantage is print-industry reliability — because EPS contains device-independent PostScript instructions, output is consistent across different RIPs, imagesetters, and printing presses. The format's cross-application compatibility is another strength: an EPS file created in Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or Inkscape can be placed in QuarkXPress, InDesign, or Word without requiring the originating application. While PDF has largely superseded EPS for modern workflows, the format remains widely used in stock illustration libraries, legacy publishing pipelines, and any context requiring a proven, universally supported vector exchange format.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: 1987
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 EPS to OXPS?

OXPS is the Open XML Paper Specification — a fixed-layout document format. Converting EPS to OXPS creates documents viewable on modern Windows.

What reads OXPS files?

Windows 8+ XPS Viewer opens OXPS natively. Third-party tools like NiXPS and Pagemark can also process OXPS documents.

How does OXPS differ from XPS?

OXPS is the open standardized version of XPS, using a slightly different packaging format. Windows 8+ defaults to OXPS over XPS.

Is EPS to OXPS conversion free?

Convertio provides free EPS to OXPS conversion for everyone. Premium plans add larger file limits and batch support.

Can OXPS be printed directly?

Yes — OXPS is a fixed-layout format designed for reliable printing. The document renders identically on screen and on paper.

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