Software that can be used for conversion of xap file type to cab format.
Some users may try to convert Microsoft Silverlight application packages (.xap) to common .cab archive files, so they can be used on older devices with Windows Mobile system. This unfortunately, not possible. You need application for your OS and cannot simply convert apps meant for one platform to another.
Unfortunately, there is no detailed software record in the database for this conversion.
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Additional links: Open xap file, Open cab file
XAP
Files with xap file extension are mainly related to Windows Phone apps and Microsoft Silverlight installation resource files. Used for Silverlight apps.
Files with xap extension are used by Microsoft XACT program for one of its default file types. It is a document project saved in a text file format.
Files with xap file extension might also be potentially found as old scripts for Xbox 360 video console. Not related to later Silverlight or XACT packages.
CAB
A cab file extension is commonly used for compressed archives found in Microsoft Windows operating system.
Files with cab file extension could also be found as special installation packages in Windows CE devices. Similar to classic CAB format, but different.
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