Basic information about XAP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XAP（*.XAP or *.xap）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the XAP file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the XAP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XAP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XAP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XAP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the XAP file?
  • How to open a XAP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a XAP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a XAP file?
  • How to convert XAP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to XAP file format?


1.Detail information about XAP file extension: XACT Project

File type XACT Project Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description XAP file is a XACT Project developed by Microsoft. Project created with the Microsoft Cross-Platform Audio Creation Tool (XACT); saved in a text format and contains the intermediate form of the information produced by XACT; includes complete descriptions of wave banks (.XWB files), sound banks (.XSB files), and global settings (.XGS files).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XAP files

Windows		 Microsoft XACT


2.Detail information about XAP file extension: Silverlight Application Package

File type Silverlight Application Package Category Executable Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description XAP file is a Silverlight Application Package developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XAP files

Windows		 Web browser with Microsoft Silverlight plugin
Microsoft Visual Studio

macOS
 Web browser with Microsoft Silverlight plugin

Windows Mobile		 Microsoft Windows Phone



How to convert XAP files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for XAP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve XAP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

XAP to APK XAP to APPX XAP to CAB XAP to EXE
XAP to JAR


How to convert another files to XAP file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for another files to XAP file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to XAP conversion, you may use the option.

APK to XAP EXE to XAP ZIP to XAP CAB to XAP
APPX to XAP IPA to XAP SWF to XAP JAR to XAP
MSI to XAP XWB to XAP


Can't open a XAP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.XAP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the XAP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support XAP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of XAP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a XAP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XAP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a XAP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the XAP file is damaged.
  • Whether the XAP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the XAP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the XAP file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the XAP file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a XAP file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a XAP file.

If the XAP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.