.xps XPS document
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/vnd.ms-xpsdocument |
|---|---|
| Description | XPS document |
| Acronym | XPS – XML Paper Specification |
| Category | Documents & office |
| Based on | application/zip |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .xps file?
A .xps file is a “XPS document” (MIME type application/vnd.ms-xpsdocument). XPS stands for XML Paper Specification.
How do I open a .xps 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 .xps 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.xps shows the guessed type.
Which format is .xps based on?
Technically a .xps 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 .xps?
The MIME type is application/vnd.ms-xpsdocument. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.ms-xpsdocument .xps; in nginx: types { application/vnd.ms-xpsdocument xps; }.