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PDB to OXPS Converter

Online PDB to OXPS — simple document conversion

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Cloud Processing

The heavy lifting happens on our servers. Your device does not process anything — just upload PDB and download OXPS.

Any Device, Any OS

Desktop, laptop, tablet, phone — the converter handles PDB to OXPS equally well on every device and operating system.

Quality Preserved

Your original PDB content is preserved in the OXPS result. The conversion process does not introduce unwanted artifacts.

How to convert PDB to OXPS

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

Choose oxps or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

Let the file convert and you can download your oxps file right afterwards

About formats

PDB (Palm Database) is a generic database container format created by Palm, Inc. for the Palm OS platform, first appearing with the original PalmPilot in March 1996. In the ebook context, PDB files most commonly use the PalmDOC or Plucker encoding to store readable text with basic formatting. The format consists of a 78-byte header identifying the database name, creation date, and record count, followed by a record index table and the data records themselves. PalmDOC-encoded PDB files use a simple LZ77-based compression scheme to pack plain text efficiently, while Plucker extends this with HTML rendering, image support, and hyperlink navigation. PDB ebooks powered a thriving mobile reading ecosystem years before dedicated e-readers existed — millions of Palm OS users carried entire libraries on devices like the Palm V, Tungsten, and Treo handhelds. A primary advantage is extreme simplicity: the flat record structure and minimal overhead mean PDB files parse instantly even on severely constrained hardware with limited memory and processing power. The open, well-documented structure is another strength, having spawned numerous reader applications across Palm OS, Windows, and later mobile platforms. Though the Palm platform is long discontinued, PDB ebooks remain accessible through conversion tools and readers like Calibre, and the format holds historical significance as one of the earliest practical mobile ebook solutions.

Developer: Palm, Inc.

Initial release: March 1996

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 PDB to OXPS?

PDB is a legacy Palm format with limited support. Converting to OXPS gives you open XML paper format that works everywhere.

What programs open OXPS files?

OXPS files are supported by XPS Viewer, Evince, Okular. Pick whichever application suits your operating system and workflow.

Is batch conversion to OXPS supported?

Batch processing is available. Queue several PDB files and the converter produces individual OXPS outputs for each.

Does this work on mobile?

It works on any device with a browser. No app needed — just upload your PDB file and get the OXPS result.

Will my content be preserved in the OXPS output?

The converter places your PDB content into the OXPS document structure, keeping it intact and accessible.

Can I edit the resulting OXPS file?

That depends on the OXPS format. Some document formats allow full editing, while others are more suited for viewing and sharing.

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