Convert XWB to XAP

File Extension XWB
Full Name XACT Wave Bank Format

File Extension XAP
Full Name Microsoft Silverlight Application Package Format

XAP is a file format used by Windows Phone 7 applications that require Microsoft Silverlight to work. XAP is a ZIP archive that contains resources necessary for installing Silverlight. XAP is an executable file format for Windows Phone (versions 7 and 8) used for unpacking and installing mobile apps.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "XWB") to another (referred to as "XAP"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, XWB file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format XWB to format XAP becomes essential.

So, how can we perform XWB to XAP file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format XWB and transforming it into format XAP. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of XWB to XAP converters.

Conversion from XWB to XAP

XWB to XAP

How to convert the XWB file to XAP?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of XWB to XAP. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the XWB file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file XWB, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the XWB file to the application
  • Select the output format of the XAP file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file XAP on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted XAP file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.