OXPS to DOTM Converter

Convert OXPS to DOTM — free online macro-enabled template

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Macro-Ready Format

DOTM supports VBA macros, letting you build automated workflows on top of the content extracted from your OXPS files.

Cloud-Based Engine

All processing happens on remote servers — your device stays responsive while the conversion runs in the background.

Straightforward Process

Upload your OXPS, choose DOTM, and download the result. No technical expertise or configuration required.

How to convert OXPS to DOTM

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

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Choose dotm 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 dotm file right afterwards

About formats

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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert OXPS to DOTM?

DOTM is a macro-enabled Word template — useful when you need automated functionality alongside your document content.

What opens DOTM files?

Microsoft Word is the primary application for DOTM. LibreOffice Writer can also open these files with limitations.

Does DOTM support macros from OXPS?

OXPS does not contain macros. The DOTM format allows you to add macros later in Word after conversion.

How long does conversion take?

Most OXPS to DOTM conversions complete in seconds. Processing runs on cloud servers for consistent speed.

Is it free to use?

Yes — the OXPS to DOTM converter is completely free. Premium accounts handle higher volumes and larger files.

Can I process multiple files at once?

Batch upload is supported — convert several OXPS files to DOTM in a single operation without waiting between each.