Today we will try to answer all questions related to the XPS format: what it is, how to open it, and what applications can help with this. This is an open-source, fixed-graphic graphics technology based on XML and developed by Ecma International and Microsoft.
Definition
The first thing we will tell you about the XPS format is what it is. To begin with, the technology was developed as a replacement for EMF. Features of the format are aimed at document management. The indicated material is usually lighter and simpler than PDF. It uses vector inconsistent markup. The XPS file is safe. It interacts with the NET Framework, and also provides multi-threaded operation, encryption views and digital certificates. Such material may contain a variety of labels necessary for printing. Operating systems Windows Vista, 7 and 8 have a built-in
virtual printer for export to the XPS format, as well as a viewer. In order to open the material, as a rule, just double-click on it with the mouse. Note that in order to convert XPS to PDF, you can use the Dolphin Futures application. There are other solutions that are suitable for these purposes. We will talk about them further.
XPS: what is it, will help to understand STDU Viewer
This is a free program designed to work with
electronic documents. STDU Viewer has a fairly wide range of different functions, each of which is designed to make the task as easy as possible for the user. Among the features it should be noted scaling, page rotation, brightness settings, as well as document contrast. The user can choose the most convenient way to arrange pages. Implemented the ability to transfer the necessary materials to the printer. The Advanced Print feature will help you specify flexible settings before publishing data. STDU Viewer easily creates bookmarks. Simultaneous work with several documents is supported. Note that bookmarks are saved in a special settings file without making changes to the file code. The user can transfer personal settings to another personal computer using the import and export functions. The application allows you to convert the page into an image file. During export, you can select the resolution of the final image. To save several pages at once, the option to automatically generate the file name is available. The application implements 2 search options. Quick moved to the main
toolbar. It allows you to find the word by analyzing all pages of the document. Advanced Search will opportunity to find occurrences of phrase. Results are displayed as a list of items. When you click on them, you will be redirected to the necessary page of the document, to the place where the corresponding phrase is present.
Basic solution
Microsoft XPS Viewer - a proprietary solution for working with documents in the format we are interested in. With this solution, you can save copies of materials on a computer. A search has been implemented for documents with a read-only attribute. You can go to the required page by specifying its number. Thanks to this tool, it is easy to work with the scale of the material. If necessary, you can also convert XPS to PDF. This process does not take much time, however, the resulting file may be large.
Adobe acrobat
The application supports working with the format we are interested in, and makes it possible to create our own materials, forms, as well as presentations. The application is distributed in two versions. Standard is a solution with basic functions. Professional version is a professional complex that supports various additional features.
Sumatra PDF
Another solution that supports the XPS format. It is a compact and fast program. Its creators paid special attention to the user interface. The application consumes the minimum amount of system resources. Only the necessary functions are present here. Among them, it should be noted the transition between pages, scaling, adjustment of viewing, as well as printing. Finished materials can immediately be sent to another user using e-mail. Many operating systems are supported, starting with XP. During the first installation, you can specify a number of additional parameters: use the default application, install plug-ins for Internet browsers. In addition to the traditional installable version, there is also a portable one in the form of a single executable file. It does not write anything to the registry. At the same time, the portable edition is launched directly from the USB-drive, it is very convenient if frequent change of computers is supposed. Now you know the answers to all questions related to the XPS format: what it is, how to use it, and with which applications to view content.
In conclusion, we note that in addition to the solutions described above for working with this extension, you can use one of the following programs: CBR: Comic, Pagemark Xps, Pagemark XpsViewer, Essentials Pack, Evince, XPS Annotator, Okular, Nuance, NiXPS View and NiXPS Edit.