Render XPS to XAML via .NET

.NET API to Export XPS to XAML on Windows, macOS, and Linux without using Microsoft^® PowerPoint

Aspose.Total for .NET is a powerful package of File Format Automation APIs that can be used to easily Render XPS to XAML in two simple steps. The first step is to use the PDF Processing API, Aspose.PDF for .NET, to transform the XPS file format into PPTX. After that, the Presentation Processing API, Aspose.Slides for .NET, can be used to convert the PPTX to XAML.

The Aspose.Total for .NET package is a powerful set of APIs that can be used to automate a wide range of file formats. It includes the PDF Processing API, Aspose.PDF for .NET, which can be used to convert XPS files to PPTX. The Presentation Processing API, Aspose.Slides for .NET, can then be used to convert the PPTX to XAML. This process can be completed in two simple steps, making it easy to Render XPS to XAML.

The Aspose.Total for .NET package is a comprehensive set of APIs that can be used to automate a wide range of file formats. It includes the PDF Processing API, Aspose.PDF for .NET, which can be used to convert XPS files to PPTX. The Presentation Processing API, Aspose.Slides for .NET, can then be used to convert the PPTX to XAML. This process can be completed in two simple steps, making it easy to Render XPS to XAML. With the help of the Aspose.Total for .NET package, you can quickly and easily convert XPS files to XAML.

.NET API to Convert XPS to XAML

Open XPS file using Document class
Convert XPS to PPTX by using Save method
Load PPTX file by using Presentation class
Save the document to XAML format using Save method and set Xaml as SaveFormat

Conversion Requirements

Install from command line as nuget install Aspose.Total or via Package Manager Console of Visual Studio with Install-Package Aspose.Total.

Alternatively, get the offline MSI installer or DLLs in a ZIP file from downloads .

Document document = new Document("input.xps");
// save XPS as a PPTX 
document.Save("PptxOutput.pptx", SaveFormat.Pptx); 
// load PPTX with an instance of Presentation
Presentation presentation = new Presentation("PptxOutput.pptx");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Xaml
presentation.Save("output.xaml", SaveFormat.Xaml);   

Get XMP Metadata from XPS File via .NET

While converting XPS to XAML, you might need extra XMP metadata information to prioritize your batch conversion process. For example you can get and sort your conversion documents based on creation date and process the documents accordingly. Aspose.PDF for .NET allows you to access a XPS file’s XMP metadata. To get a XPS file’s metadata, you can create a Document object and open the input XPS file. After that, you can get the file’s metadata using the Metadata property.

Document doc = new Document("input.xps");
// get XPS XMP properties
Console.WriteLine(doc.Metadata["xmp:CreateDate"]);
Console.WriteLine(doc.Metadata["xmp:Nickname"]);
Console.WriteLine(doc.Metadata["xmp:CustomProperty"]);

Create Read Only XAML File via .NET

By using Aspose.Slides for .NET API, you can further enhance the features of your conversion application. One of the feature can be to create your output file read only to increase security. The API allows you to set your XAML file to Read-Only, which means users (after they open the presentation) see the Read-Only recommendation.

Presentation presentation = new Presentation("PptxOutput.pptx");
// make XAML read only
presentation.ProtectionManager.ReadOnlyRecommended = true;
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.Xaml
presentation.Save("output.xaml", SaveFormat.Xaml);     

Explore XPS Conversion Options with .NET

Convert XPS to DOCM (Microsoft Word 2007 Marco File)

Convert XPS to DOT (Microsoft Word Template Files)

Convert XPS to DOTM (Microsoft Word 2007+ Template File)

Convert XPS to DOTX (Microsoft Word Template File)

Convert XPS to FLATOPC (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)

Convert XPS to GIF (Graphical Interchange Format)

Convert XPS to MARKDOWN (Lightweight Markup Language)

Convert XPS to MHTML (MIME HTML)

Convert XPS to ODT (OpenDocument Text File Format)

Convert XPS to OTT (OpenDocument Template)

Convert XPS to PCL (Printer Command Language)

Convert XPS to PS (PostScript File)

Convert XPS to RTF (Rich Text Format)

Convert XPS to WORDML (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)

Convert XPS to XAMLFLOW (Microsoft's Power Automate)

Convert XPS to APNG (Animated Portable Network Graphics)

Convert XPS to CSV (Comma Seperated Values)

Convert XPS to DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)

Convert XPS to DIF (Data Interchange Format)

Convert XPS to DXF (Autodesk Drawing Exchange Format)

Convert XPS to EMZ (Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile)

Convert XPS to EXCEL (Spreadsheet File Formats)

Convert XPS to FODS (OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet)

Convert XPS to IMAGE (Image Files)

Convert XPS to JPEG2000 (J2K Image Format)

Convert XPS to MD (Markdown Language)

Convert XPS to ODS (OpenDocument Spreadsheet)

Convert XPS to PSD (Photoshop Document)

Convert XPS to SVGZ (Compressed Scalable Vector Graphics)

Convert XPS to SXC (StarOffice Calc Spreadsheet)

Convert XPS to TGA (Truevision Graphics Adapter)

Convert XPS to TSV (Tab-separated Values)

Convert XPS to TXT (Text Document)

Convert XPS to WMF (Windows Metafile)

Convert XPS to WMZ (Compressed Windows Metafile)

Convert XPS to XLAM (Excel Macro-Enabled Add-In)

Convert XPS to XLSB (Excel Binary Workbook)

Convert XPS to XLSM (Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)

Convert XPS to XLT (Excel 97 - 2003 Template)

Convert XPS to XLTM (Excel Macro-Enabled Template)

What is XPS File Format?

XPS, short for XML Paper Specification, is a file format created by Microsoft to represent fixed-layout documents. XPS files contain the content and print settings of a document, making them suitable for preserving the layout and appearance of a document across different devices and platforms.

The XPS format is based on XML (eXtensible Markup Language), a widely used markup language for structured data representation. XPS files encapsulate document content, such as text, images, vector graphics, and annotations, in a structured XML format. This enables easy interpretation and rendering of the document’s visual elements.

XPS files are conceptually similar to PDF (Portable Document Format) files in that they both aim to provide a reliable way to present and share documents while preserving their formatting and layout. However, PDF files have gained broader support across different software applications and hardware devices, making them more widely accepted and compatible.

To view and work with XPS files, Microsoft provides an XPS Viewer as part of the Windows operating system. Various third-party applications and tools also offer support for opening, creating, and converting XPS files. However, compared to PDF, the range of software and hardware supporting the XPS format may be more limited.

What is XAML File Format?

XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language) is an XML-based language developed by Microsoft for initializing objects and defining structured values. It is extensively used in Microsoft’s WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) technology for designing and building advanced user interfaces.

With XAML, it is possible to create a wide range of objects, including user interface elements such as buttons, text boxes, and media elements. Additionally, non-user interface objects such as brushes and geometries can also be defined using XAML.

Typically, XAML is compiled into a binary format that can be executed by a XAML processor. The XAML processor can be a standalone application like Microsoft’s Expression Blend tool or integrated into another application such as Microsoft’s Visual Studio IDE. When used in conjunction with WPF, XAML files are commonly compiled into a binary format known as BAML (Binary Application Markup Language). BAML is a more efficient format for storing and processing XAML-based user interface elements.

While XAML files are often compiled into binary formats, they can also be stored in a text-based format using XML (Extensible Markup Language). XML-based XAML files can be edited using any text editor due to the flexibility of XML. However, it is important to note that XML-based XAML files tend to be larger in size and may take longer to process compared to their binary counterparts.