Free online XPS to WEBP converter

Source format: XPS

XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a fixed-layout document format created by Microsoft. It preserves page appearance very accurately, much like PDF, and is commonly used for archiving, sharing, and printing documents on Windows systems. XPS files can contain text, vector graphics, images, and page layout information, making them suitable for invoices, forms, manuals, and other documents where exact visual fidelity matters.

Target format: WebP

WebP is a modern image format developed by Google for the web. It supports lossy and lossless compression, transparency, and animation, while often producing smaller files than older formats such as JPEG and PNG. WebP is widely used for web publishing, previews, thumbnails, and image delivery because it balances quality and file size well.

How to perform the conversion

Converting XPS to WebP usually means rendering each page of the XPS document as an image and saving it in WebP format. Because XPS is a multi-page document format and WebP is an image format, the result is typically one WebP file per page, unless you first combine pages into a single image or animation with additional tools.

1. Open the XPS file in a viewer or converter that can render XPS pages accurately. Good desktop options include LibreOffice for opening supported documents, or specialized document tools that can export pages as images.
2. Export or save each page as an image. If the software offers image export, choose File → Export or File → Save As and select an image format such as PNG or TIFF first. This intermediate step is often the most reliable way to preserve page quality.
3. Convert the exported images to WebP. Use an image editor or batch converter that supports WebP, such as GIMP, ImageMagick, or libwebp tools. For example, with ImageMagick you can convert a page image using magick page.png page.webp.
4. Batch convert multiple pages if needed. If your XPS document has several pages, export them as numbered images first, then convert them in bulk. A typical workflow is to render pages to page-01.png, page-02.png, and so on, then run a batch conversion to WebP.
5. Use the built-in converter on 101convert.com if you want a quick online option without installing software. Upload the XPS file, choose WebP as the output format, and download the converted result.

Notes on quality, compatibility, and limitations

XPS to WebP is not a document-to-document conversion; it is a document-to-image conversion. That means text becomes pixels, so the output is no longer editable as a document and cannot preserve selectable text, hyperlinks, or page structure.

Because WebP is an image format, multi-page XPS files do not become a single standard WebP document. In most cases, each page is converted separately. If you need a single file containing all pages, you may need to create an animated WebP or combine pages into a collage, but that changes the document’s original layout.

For best results, export at a high resolution before converting to WebP. This helps keep text and fine details sharp, especially for scanned pages or documents with small fonts. If file size matters most, use lossy WebP; if you need maximum fidelity for screenshots or diagrams, use lossless WebP.

Compatibility is generally excellent in modern browsers and image viewers, but some older software may not open WebP files. If you need broadest compatibility, keep a PNG or JPEG copy as a fallback.