# XPS Viewer

Free online XPS viewer. Open and preview XPS documents (.xps) directly in your browser — no upload, no software installation.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/viewers/xps

- **Category:** CAD Drawings

- **Supported formats:** .xps

## Overview

This XPS viewer renders XPS documents directly in your browser. XPS (XML Paper Specification) is Microsoft's fixed-document format, similar to PDF, that preserves exact layout and formatting across devices. Pick a sample document or choose your own .xps file to preview it instantly, with no upload.

## When to use

- You received an .xps file and want to view it without installing XPS viewer.
- You need a private preview of a fixed-layout document.
- You want to check an XPS document on a non-Windows machine.

## How it works

- Select a built-in sample document or choose your own .xps file.
- The viewer parses the document and renders it in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
- Navigate pages and inspect the fixed layout.

## Use cases

- Viewing XPS documents on macOS or Linux.
- Previewing fixed-layout documents before conversion.
- Checking XPS print output.

## Samples

- **Sample XPS File**: A XPS cad sample for in-browser preview

## Frequently asked questions

### What is an XPS file?

XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a fixed-document format from Microsoft, introduced with Windows Vista. Similar to PDF, it preserves exact page layout, fonts and graphics. An .xps file is a ZIP archive containing XML and resource files.

### Are my XPS files uploaded?

No. Documents you open from your device stay on your device and are parsed locally. Only the public sample document is requested from the server.

### What is the difference between XPS and PDF?

Both are fixed-document formats. XPS is Microsoft's XML-based alternative to Adobe's PDF. While XPS is built into Windows, PDF became the universal standard. XPS is less common but still encountered in Windows printing and document workflows.

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