Convert Markdown to XPS in C#

To convert Markdown to XPS in C#, first use Converter.ConvertMarkdown() to create an intermediate HTMLDocument, then render it to XPS with Converter.ConvertHTML() and XpsSaveOptions.

Markdown is often used for documentation and README files, while XPS is a fixed-layout document format used in Windows-oriented viewing, printing, and document pipelines. In Aspose.HTML for .NET, Markdown is parsed to HTML first, then the intermediate HTMLDocument is rendered to XPS.

Before running the examples, install and configure Aspose.HTML for .NET in your project. The complete C# example project is available in the Aspose.HTML for .NET GitHub repository.

Convert Markdown to XPS in C#

Use this workflow when Markdown content is created or prepared by your application and then rendered to XPS. The example creates a Markdown source, converts it to an intermediate HTMLDocument, and renders the result with XpsSaveOptions.

The workflow is:

1. Prepare the Markdown source file.
2. Convert Markdown to an HTMLDocument with Converter.ConvertMarkdown(sourcePath).
3. Create an XpsSaveOptions instance.
4. Call Converter.ConvertHTML(document, options, savePath) to write the XPS file.

// Convert Markdown to XPS in C#

// Prepare a path to a source Markdown file
string sourcePath = Path.Combine(OutputDir, "document.md");

// Prepare a simple Markdown example
string code = "### Hello, World!" +
              "\r\n" +
              "[visit applications](https://products.aspose.app/html/applications)";
// Create a Markdown file
File.WriteAllText(sourcePath, code);

// Prepare a path to save the converted file
string savePath = Path.Combine(OutputDir, "document-output.xps");

// Convert Markdown to HTML 
using HTMLDocument document = Converter.ConvertMarkdown(sourcePath);

// Convert the HTML document to XPS file format
Converter.ConvertHTML(document, new XpsSaveOptions(), savePath);

Convert Markdown to XPS with XpsSaveOptions

Use XpsSaveOptions when the generated XPS file needs custom rendering settings. The example below converts an existing Markdown file and applies XPS save options before rendering.

// Convert Markdown to XPS in C# with custom settings

// Prepare a path to a source Markdown file
string sourcePath = Path.Combine(DataDir, "nature.md");

// Prepare a path for converted PDF file saving 
string savePath = Path.Combine(OutputDir, "nature-output.xps");

// Convert Markdown to HTML
using HTMLDocument document = Converter.ConvertMarkdown(sourcePath);

// Initialize XpsSaveOptions. Set up the resilutions, page-size, margins and change the background color to AntiqueWhite 
XpsSaveOptions options = new XpsSaveOptions()
{
    HorizontalResolution = 200,
    VerticalResolution = 200,
    BackgroundColor = System.Drawing.Color.AntiqueWhite
};
options.PageSetup.AnyPage = new Page(new Aspose.Html.Drawing.Size(Length.FromInches(5.0f), Length.FromInches(10.0f)), new Margin(30, 20, 10, 10));

// Convert HTML to XPS file format
Converter.ConvertHTML(document, options, savePath);

Option	Use it to control
PageSetup	Page size, margins, and page layout settings.
Css	CSS processing behavior through CssOptions.
BackgroundColor	The color used to fill the page background. The default value is transparent.
HorizontalResolution and VerticalResolution	Output resolution values used by the rendering process. The default value is 300 dpi for each property.

When to Use Markdown to XPS Conversion

Use XPS output when a C# application needs a fixed-layout document for Windows-oriented viewing, printing, or internal document pipelines. XPS is useful when page fidelity matters but the workflow expects XPS rather than PDF. If the result must be widely shared outside an XPS-aware environment, Markdown to PDF is often the more practical choice.

ConvertMarkdown() creates the intermediate HTMLDocument; ConvertHTML() renders it with XpsSaveOptions. Use Fine-Tuning Converters for deeper rendering settings, and Resize Document During Conversion when page size and margins need explicit control.

Related Markdown Conversion Guides

• Convert Markdown to HTML – create HTML output directly from Markdown.
• Convert Markdown to PDF – render Markdown as a PDF document.
• Convert Markdown to DOCX – save Markdown content as a Word document.
• Convert Markdown to Image – render Markdown as JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, or TIFF.

Other Platforms

• Markdown Converter in Java
• Markdown Converter in Python via .NET

Try Online Markdown to XPS Conversion

Use the online MD to XPS Converter for quick manual conversion. Use Aspose.HTML for .NET when Markdown to XPS conversion must run inside a C# application, service, or documentation pipeline.

FAQ

Can I convert Markdown to XPS for free?

You can evaluate Aspose.HTML for .NET before purchasing a license, but converted documents created in evaluation mode contain watermarks and are limited to four pages. For unrestricted testing, request a free 30-day Temporary License. For occasional manual conversions, use the free online MD to XPS Converter.

See Licensing Aspose.HTML for .NET for evaluation limitations and license setup.

How are page breaks determined in Markdown to XPS conversion?

Markdown is first converted to HTML and then rendered into fixed XPS pages. Page size, margins, CSS, fonts, and content width determine pagination. Configure XpsSaveOptions.PageSetup and style the intermediate HTML when you need a predictable printed layout.