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Got many XPS files? Upload and convert them all to DOCM at once — batch processing keeps your workflow efficient.

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How to convert XPS to DOCM

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

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Choose docm 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 docm file right afterwards

About formats

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
DOCM is a macro-enabled document format for Microsoft Word, introduced with Office 2007 as part of the Office Open XML family. Structurally identical to DOCX — a ZIP archive containing XML parts for document content, styles, themes, and media — DOCM adds the ability to store and execute VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macro code within the document. The separate .docm extension was a deliberate security measure: users and administrators can distinguish macro-containing files by extension alone, and group policies can restrict macro-enabled formats while allowing standard DOCX documents to open freely. DOCM files store VBA projects in a vbaProject.bin stream within the ZIP package alongside the same XML document content used by DOCX. Macros in Word documents enable automated report generation, custom form processing, document assembly from templates and data sources, and integration with external systems. One advantage is document-level automation — a DOCM file can include routines that populate content from databases, enforce formatting rules, validate fields before submission, or generate derivative documents automatically. The format preserves full compatibility with the OOXML specification, so all standard Word features — styles, tracked changes, comments, embedded media — work identically to DOCX. DOCM is supported by Microsoft Word on Windows and macOS, with macro execution limited to the desktop application.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: January 30, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XPS to DOCM?

DOCM gives you an editable Word document with macro support — useful when the converted content needs embedded automation.

What opens DOCM files?

You can open DOCM files with Microsoft Word 2007+ and LibreOffice Writer with macro support.

Does XPS to DOCM conversion keep formatting?

Convertio preserves layout, text, and structure as closely as possible. Complex elements may need minor adjustments afterward.

Can I convert multi-page XPS to DOCM?

Yes — all pages in your XPS document are processed and included in the resulting DOCM file automatically.

Is XPS to DOCM conversion free?

Yes, Convertio offers free XPS to DOCM conversion. Premium plans are available for heavier usage and larger files.

Does it work on Mac and Linux?

Absolutely — the converter runs in any browser, so it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices alike.

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