.oxps OpenXPS document
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/oxps |
|---|---|
| Description | OpenXPS document |
| Acronym | OpenXPS – Open XML Paper Specification |
| Category | Documents & office |
| Based on | application/zip |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .oxps file?
A .oxps file is a “OpenXPS document” (MIME type application/oxps). OpenXPS stands for Open XML Paper Specification.
How do I open a .oxps file?
With an office suite: LibreOffice (free, Windows/macOS/Linux) opens most document formats, as do Microsoft Office or the vendor’s own app.
How can you tell a genuine .oxps file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.oxps shows the guessed type.
Which format is .oxps based on?
Technically a .oxps file is a subtype of “Zip archive” (application/zip), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .oxps?
The MIME type is application/oxps. In the Apache web server: AddType application/oxps .oxps; in nginx: types { application/oxps oxps; }.