Convert XPS to PDF for Free — No Watermark, No Signup

Several XPS-to-PDF tools exist, but many impose watermarks, require account registration, or charge for files over a certain size. This tool has no watermarks, no signup, and no subscription. The genuine limits are: 25 MB per file and 20 files per batch. If your file is under 25 MB, there is no catch.

What ‘free’ actually means here

No payment, no account, no watermark on the output, and no limit on how many times you use it. The practical limits are:

• File size: 25 MB per file.
• Batch size: up to 20 files at one time.

Files are handled over HTTPS (encrypted in transit) and deleted automatically within 60 minutes of conversion. No human reviews your documents.

The site has been running since 2009 and is operated by themediaflow Ltd, Saffron Walden, UK.

Free online tools vs paid desktop software

If you convert XPS to PDF regularly or have large files, it is worth knowing the alternatives:

• XPS Viewer + Microsoft Print to PDF (Windows, free, offline): built into Windows 10/11. Open the XPS in XPS Viewer, then File → Print → Microsoft Print to PDF. No file size limit; no internet required. XPS Viewer is an optional feature on Windows 10 v1709+ and absent from Windows 11 by default — install it via Settings → Apps → Optional features.
• LibreOffice (Windows/macOS/Linux, free, offline): opens XPS read-only and exports as PDF via File → Export As PDF. No size limit; no internet required.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro (paid, £17–£28/month): does not open XPS at all; not applicable here.
• Paid online converters: several charge per conversion or per month; some offer free tiers with watermarks or page limits.

For occasional use or non-Windows machines, this tool is the most friction-free option. For bulk or offline needs, the Windows native route or LibreOffice are worth setting up.

Quality of the PDF output

The PDF produced is a re-render of the XPS, not a flattened image. This means:

• Text is selectable and searchable.
• Embedded images are included at their original resolution.
• The output is a standard PDF 1.4-compatible file, readable in all modern PDF viewers.

It cannot bypass password protection or Microsoft IRM on the original XPS.

When you need to go beyond 25 MB

If your XPS file exceeds 25 MB:

• On Windows: use XPS Viewer + Microsoft Print to PDF (no size limit, fully offline).
• On Linux: install libgxps-utils and run xpstopdf input.xps output.pdf from the command line.
• On macOS: install LibreOffice, open the XPS, and export as PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is the PDF really free with no watermark?

Yes. XPS2PDF.co.uk adds no watermark and charges nothing. The limits are 25 MB per file and 20 files per batch. There is no paid tier that removes these; if your file is within the limits, the full output is yours.

Do I need to create an account?

No. There is no account system. Upload, convert, download — nothing else is required.

How long are my files kept on the server?

Files are deleted automatically within 60 minutes of conversion. They are encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and are not reviewed by any person.

Can I convert multiple XPS files at once?

Yes — up to 20 files in a single batch, each up to 25 MB.

What if my file is over 25 MB?

Use a local tool instead: on Windows, XPS Viewer with Microsoft Print to PDF has no size limit. On Linux, xpstopdf (from libgxps-utils) handles large files at the command line. On macOS, LibreOffice can open XPS and export as PDF.

Last updated: June 2026