OXPS to LRF Converter

Convert OXPS to LRF — free, Sony Reader-compatible

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Get ebook files that work on older Sony Reader devices directly — no additional conversion tools needed.

Secure File Handling

OXPS uploads are deleted after conversion. LRF output files are automatically removed within 24 hours.

No Technical Skills

Upload, select the format, and download. The entire OXPS to LRF conversion requires zero technical knowledge.

How to convert OXPS to LRF

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

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Choose lrf 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 lrf 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
LRF is the file format associated with Sony's BBeB (Broadband eBook) specification, jointly developed by Sony and Canon and introduced in 2004 with the Sony Librie EBR-1000EP — the world's first commercial E Ink e-reader. The format supports both reflowable text and fixed-layout page rendering, embedding fonts, images, vector graphics, and metadata within a compact binary container. LRF files use a block-based internal structure with object trees describing page layouts, text streams, image resources, and table of contents navigation. Sony's Reader devices and the companion desktop software (Sony Reader Library) served as the primary ecosystem for LRF content throughout the mid-2000s. A key advantage was its early adoption of high-quality font embedding and text rendering optimized specifically for E Ink displays, delivering a reading experience noticeably superior to many competing formats of the era. The format also supported bookmark synchronization, dictionary lookups, and annotations within the Sony Reader ecosystem. However, Sony officially discontinued BBeB/LRF support in 2010, migrating its Reader platform to the industry-standard EPUB format. Today LRF files are primarily encountered in personal ebook collections from that period and can be converted to modern formats using tools like Calibre. The format remains a historically significant milestone as the native format of the device category that launched the modern e-reader revolution.
Developer: Sony
Initial release: 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert OXPS to LRF?

LRF is the native format for older Sony Reader devices — converting from OXPS lets you read content on those models.

What devices support LRF?

Sony Reader devices (PRS series) and some ebook apps like Calibre can open and display LRF ebook files.

Is LRF still relevant?

LRF is a legacy format for Sony devices. Newer models use EPUB, but older hardware may still require LRF.

How quick is the conversion?

OXPS to LRF conversion typically finishes in seconds — all processing runs on fast cloud servers.

Is the converter free?

Yes — converting OXPS to LRF is free. Premium options exist for users with higher volume requirements.

Can I batch convert?

Yes — upload multiple OXPS files and convert them all to LRF simultaneously using the batch feature.