OXPS file format
| Extension | .oxps |
| Category | documents |
| Programs | Pagemark XpsViewer Microsoft Word NiXPS View |
| Main program | Microsoft XPS Viewer |
| Description | The inability to open an XPS file on your computer is often due to an incorrect file format. In the Windows 8 environment, XPS is the standard format for XPS documents. These documents are created when you print to a Microsoft XPS Document Writer (MXDW), a printer driver designed for producing XPS files on Windows 8 computers. |
| Technical details | XPS and OXPS formats are different types of files. XPS is generally preferred for sharing, as modern software readily opens XPS files, while older versions might have difficulty. OXPS format is less common. Therefore, saving the file in XPS format before sending it ensures recipients can access the document without issues. Many users may already be familiar with converting files, but others may require assistance. This is particularly true for Windows 8 users, as XPS is the default save format. |
| MIME type | application/oxps |