To convert XPS to ICO, select or drop your .xps picture above, check that ICO is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is an XPS file?
XPS – XPS document. XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a fixed-layout document format from Microsoft, like PDF. Windows opens it with its XPS viewer, and few other programs do.
XPS Converter →What is an ICO file?
ICO – Windows icon. ICO is the Windows icon format. One file holds the same picture in several sizes, each at most 256 × 256 pixels; browsers also use it for the small icon on a tab (the favicon).
ICO Converter →How to convert XPS to ICO
- Click Select File, or drop your .xps files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that ICO is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
XPS vs ICO: how they compare
| XPS | ICO | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | ZIP of XML files | Bitmap or PNG |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Created by | Microsoft, 2006 | Microsoft |
| Best for | Documents printed to "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" | Windows icons and website favicons |
Good to know
- Icons are small: the picture is shrunk to fit 32 × 32 pixels unless you choose another size in Options (up to 256 × 256).
- An XPS file can hold several pages. ICO holds one picture, so when there is more than one page you get a ZIP with an ICO for each page.
- XPS pages are drawn at 96 dots per inch unless you choose another resolution in Options.
- Tick Remove metadata in Options to leave out information stored in the picture, such as the camera and the place.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting XPS to ICO free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my XPS pictures uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because reading XPS needs MuPDF, which doesn't run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion.
How large can the XPS file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Can I change the size or quality of the ICO?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for XPS to ICO are shown.
Can I convert several XPS files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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