XPS to EPUB Converter

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Secure Processing

Uploaded files are deleted after conversion. Your XPS documents and EPUB results are never stored permanently.

Reliable Conversion

Convertio handles XPS to EPUB conversion accurately — layout elements and text are preserved in the output.

Batch Capable

Upload multiple XPS files at once and convert them all to EPUB in a single session — saves time on bulk tasks.

How to convert XPS to EPUB

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

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Choose epub 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 epub 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
EPUB (Electronic Publication) is an open ebook standard originally developed by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) and now maintained by the W3C following the organizations' merger in 2017. The first version carrying the EPUB name was approved in October 2007 as a successor to the Open eBook Publication Structure (OEBPS). An EPUB file is essentially a ZIP archive containing XHTML or HTML5 content documents, CSS stylesheets, images, fonts, and metadata organized according to the Open Packaging Format and Open Container Format specifications. The current major version, EPUB 3, supports reflowable and fixed-layout content, embedded multimedia, JavaScript interactivity, MathML equations, and rich accessibility features including semantic markup and media overlays for synchronized text and audio. A defining advantage is universal device support — unlike proprietary formats, EPUB works natively on virtually every non-Kindle e-reader, tablet, and reading application, from Apple Books and Google Play Books to Kobo and dozens of third-party apps. The reflowable text model is another core strength, automatically adapting pagination, font size, and margins to match any screen dimension and user preference. EPUB's open specification and active W3C stewardship ensure long-term preservation and vendor independence, making it the de facto standard for digital publishing across libraries, academic institutions, and commercial retailers worldwide.
Initial release: October 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XPS to EPUB?

EPUB is the universal e-book standard — converting XPS to EPUB makes your document readable on virtually any e-reader device.

What opens EPUB files?

You can open EPUB files with Apple Books, Kobo readers, Calibre, Adobe Digital Editions, and most e-reader apps.

Will the text be reflowable in EPUB?

The converter extracts text from XPS and structures it for the EPUB format — content reflows to fit your reader screen.

Can I convert long XPS documents to EPUB?

Yes — multi-page XPS documents convert to EPUB in full. Cloud processing handles even lengthy files efficiently.

Is converting XPS to EPUB free?

Yes, you can convert XPS to EPUB for free on Convertio. Larger workloads are supported through premium plans.

Does this work on my phone?

Yes — the converter is browser-based and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktops without installing anything.

XPS to EPUB Quality Rating

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