Can Adobe Convert an XPS File to Excel or PDF? Troubleshooting Guide
Question details
The user needs to know if Adobe online services can directly convert an XPS document into an Excel spreadsheet or a PDF file.
- Product
- Adobe Online Services
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to upload an XPS file format to Adobe online tools for conversion into a more accessible format like PDF or Excel.
- Observed behavior
- Adobe online services do not natively support direct conversion from XPS to Excel or PDF formats.
Ensure you have the original XPS file saved locally on your computer and verify that you have a default XPS viewer installed, such as the native Windows XPS Viewer, to access the file contents.
Convert XPS to PDF Using Windows Native Print Feature
Since Adobe online services do not support direct XPS conversion, you can use the built-in 'Print to PDF' feature in Windows to securely convert your XPS file into a PDF.
XPS is a document format created by Microsoft. The easiest way to convert it without relying on unsupported online services is to use the virtual printer already installed on most Windows systems.
Double-click your XPS file to open it in the default XPS Viewer on your Windows computer.
Click on 'File' in the top-left corner and select 'Print', or simply press 'Ctrl + P' on your keyboard.
In the 'Select Printer' dialogue box, choose 'Microsoft Print to PDF' from the list of available printers.
Click the 'Print' button. A 'Save Print Output As' window will appear, allowing you to name your new file and save it as a PDF.
Use an XPS-Compatible Online Converter
If you are not using a Windows device or prefer not to use the virtual printer, you can use a dedicated third-party XPS conversion tool instead of Adobe.
Easily Convert PDFs to Excel with WPS Office
Once you have saved your XPS document as a PDF, you can use WPS Office's powerful PDF tools to directly convert the file into an editable Excel spreadsheet without needing external online services.
- 1. Open Your PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF file you recently converted from the XPS format.
- 2. Navigate to PDF Tools: Click on the 'Tools' tab located in the top ribbon menu to access the conversion options.
- 3. Select PDF to Excel: Click on the 'PDF to Excel' button. This will open the conversion dialog box.
- 4. Adjust Settings and Convert: Choose your desired language and output preferences, then click the 'Convert' button to generate your spreadsheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't Adobe online support XPS files?
XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a proprietary document format created by Microsoft as an alternative to PDF. Adobe's online services are optimized primarily for standard document, image, and PDF formats, and currently lack native support for direct ingestion and conversion of XPS files.
What is an XPS file?
An XPS file is a fixed-layout document designed to preserve document fidelity. Similar to a PDF, it ensures that the document's layout, fonts, and images remain consistent regardless of the device or software used to open it.
Can I edit an XPS file after converting it to PDF or Excel?
Yes. While XPS files are generally read-only, converting them to a PDF allows you to make modifications using a dedicated PDF editor like WPS Office. If you convert the document all the way to Excel, the tables and text become fully editable cells.
Can I open XPS files on a Mac?
Mac operating systems do not have a built-in XPS viewer. To open an XPS file on a Mac, you will need to download a third-party XPS reader from the App Store, or use an online converter to change it to a PDF first.
