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PNG to XPS Converter

Convert PNG images to XPS document format online

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Fixed Layout

XPS preserves your PNG in a fixed-layout document — the image appears pixel-perfect on every screen and printer.

Windows Native

XPS is built into Windows with native viewer support. Share PNG-based documents with Windows users without any format issues.

Private Processing

Uploaded PNGs are removed immediately after conversion. XPS outputs are automatically purged from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert PNG to XPS

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

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Choose xps 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 xps file right afterwards

About formats

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format developed by the PNG Development Group and published as a W3C Recommendation on October 1, 1996, created as a patent-free replacement for GIF after the Unisys LZW patent controversy. PNG uses a two-stage compression pipeline: a prediction filter selects the optimal per-row preprocessing (none, sub, up, average, or Paeth), then DEFLATE compression encodes the filtered data. The format supports rich color modes — 1/2/4/8/16-bit grayscale, 8/16-bit per channel true color, and indexed color with palettes up to 256 entries — all with optional alpha transparency ranging from a single transparent color to a full per-pixel alpha channel with 256 or 65536 levels. PNG also stores gamma correction, ICC color profiles, text metadata, and suggested background color. One advantage is lossless compression with transparency — PNG preserves every pixel exactly while supporting smooth semi-transparent edges, making it the standard format for web graphics, UI elements, logos, screenshots, and any image where artifacts or color shifts are unacceptable. Universal support is another core strength: every web browser, operating system, image editor, and programming library handles PNG natively. The format has proven remarkably durable — after nearly three decades, PNG remains the default lossless web image format. While newer formats like WebP and AVIF offer better compression, PNG's combination of lossless quality, full transparency, and absolute ubiquity keeps it indispensable.
Initial release: October 1, 1996
XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a fixed-layout document format developed by Microsoft, first released with Windows Vista and .NET Framework 3.0 in November 2006. Conceived as Microsoft's alternative to Adobe's PDF, XPS uses XML-based page description markup within a ZIP-based Open Packaging Conventions container. Each page is described as a FixedPage element containing paths (vector shapes with fill and stroke), glyphs (text positioned at precise coordinates), images, and canvas groupings — all specified with exact coordinates for pixel-precise rendering. The format embeds all required resources: fonts are subset and included, images are stored within the package, and the complete rendering specification travels with the document. Windows includes the XPS Document Writer as a virtual printer, allowing any application to generate XPS output through the standard print dialog. One advantage is exact visual fidelity — XPS documents render identically on any compliant viewer because every element is positioned absolutely, with no interpretation variance. Native Windows integration is another strength: XPS viewing, creation, and printing are built into Windows without additional software, and the .NET Framework provides APIs for programmatic XPS generation. While XPS did not achieve the ubiquity of PDF as a universal document format, it remains used in Windows printing infrastructure, enterprise document workflows, and scenarios where the Windows platform provides native end-to-end support.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: November 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PNG to XPS?

XPS is a fixed-layout document format — your PNG image becomes a printable, shareable document that looks identical on every device.

What applications open XPS?

XPS Viewer (built into Windows), Microsoft Edge, and various third-party document viewers on macOS and Linux handle XPS files.

How does XPS compare to PDF?

Both are fixed-layout formats. XPS is XML-based and native to Windows, while PDF has broader cross-platform support. Choose based on your audience.

Is PNG to XPS free?

Yes — standard conversion is free on Convertio. Premium users get batch document creation and priority processing.

Is XPS widely supported?

XPS is well supported on Windows systems. For maximum cross-platform reach, PDF may be a better alternative.

Can I print the XPS document?

Yes — XPS is designed for accurate print reproduction. Your PNG image will print at its original quality from the XPS viewer.

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