XPS Viewer EP

XPS stands for XML Paper Specification and it is a format that resembles PDF regarding the type of data it stores, namely formatted text, images, hyperlinks, outlines and other such data.
However, unlike PDF which is based on PostScript language, XLS format relies on XML and it can created using the integrated virtual printer called Microsoft XPS Document Writer.
Starting with Windows Vista, there is a dedicated software solution for opening XPS files, yet users running older operating systems, such as XP or 2003, do not get to enjoy the same feature, so they need to look for another app compatible with their OS, such as XPS Viewer EP.

Intuitive XPS viewer

The application does not require any installation, so no entries will be added to the Windows Registry; additionally, you can also carry it on a portable flash drive that you connect whenever you want to preview the contents of XPS files on computers running Windows XP or 2003.
Since the graphic interface is highly intuitive, you will encounter no difficulties in browsing to the location of your XPS file and open it within the main window of XPS Viewer EP.

Zoom in or out on XPS files

Moreover, you can search for a specific string within your loaded XPS, then copy it to your clipboard so you can paste it within another project of yours.
XPS Viewer EP enables you to adjust the view mode to your liking, as you can modify the zoom level, fit the current page to the app window or display its full size.
When the currently open file has more than 1 page, you can also try the thumbnail mode, as it helps you get a clear overview of the available pages, and clicking one of them displays it in full size.

Conclusion

All in all, XPS Viewer EP can prove to be an ideal solution for all those who want to read XPS files on their computers running Windows XP or 2003.