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Easy to Use

Converting SCT to XPS takes just a few clicks. The clean interface guides you through uploading, choosing output, and downloading.

Secure Handling

All SCT uploads are deleted upon conversion, and XPS output files are scrubbed from servers within 24 hours — your privacy is non-negotiable.

Cloud-Powered

SCT to XPS conversion runs on Convertio's infrastructure, not your machine. Your device stays fast while the server handles the heavy lifting.

How to convert SCT 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

SCT (Scitex Continuous Tone) is a high-end raster image format developed by Scitex Corporation for their prepress and color reproduction systems, with the HandShake format specification dating to 1988. Scitex, an Israeli company founded in 1968, was a pioneer in electronic prepress — their systems were used by major publishers, packaging companies, and advertising agencies to perform color separation, retouching, and page composition for high-quality print production. SCT files store images in CMYK color mode at 8 bits per channel (32 bits per pixel), with the color channels arranged in a band-interleaved-by-line format optimized for the scanline-based processing of Scitex's proprietary hardware. The format uses no compression, prioritizing direct access and processing speed over file size on the dedicated workstations where these files were used. SCT images were typically very large — high-resolution drum scans of transparencies and prints at resolutions of 300 dpi or higher for print-ready output. One advantage is print production heritage: SCT files represent some of the highest-quality digital prepress work of their era, scanned and color-corrected by expert operators on hardware that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, making them valuable primary sources for reprinting and archival of commercial print work from the 1980s and 1990s. Adobe Photoshop has long supported SCT files for import, and the format can also be read by ImageMagick, XnView, and other tools with prepress format support.
Developer: Scitex Corporation
Initial release: 1988
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 SCT to XPS?

Scitex CT files are designed for high-end print workflows and most editors cannot open them. XPS conversion opens up full compatibility.

What programs open XPS files?

XPS files can be opened in XPS Viewer (Windows built-in), Microsoft Edge, and document viewers with XPS support.

Can I convert multiple SCT data at once?

Yes — Convertio supports batch uploads. Queue several SCT inputs and convert them all to XPS in a single session to save time.

How long does SCT to XPS conversion take?

Most conversions finish within seconds. Processing time depends on your data size and server load, but results are typically ready almost instantly.

Does SCT to XPS conversion cost anything?

Basic conversions are completely free. If you need higher volume or larger data support, Convertio offers affordable premium options.

Why choose XPS as the output?

XPS offers Microsoft document format, fixed layout, print-ready. Embedding SCT image data into a XPS document makes it easy to share and print.