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Basic information about XFT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XFT（*.XFT or *.xft）, 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 XFT file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about XFT file extension: ChiWriter Printer Font

File type ChiWriter Printer Font Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description XFT file is a ChiWriter Printer Font. 24-pin printer font used by ChiWriter, a scientific multi-font word processor developed for MS-DOS and discontinued in 1996; formatted for 24-pin matrix printers.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XFT files

Windows		 Horstmann Software Design ChiWriter


2.Detail information about XFT file extension: Adobe Form Designer 5.0 File

File type Adobe Form Designer 5.0 File Category Data Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description XFT file is a Adobe Form Designer 5.0 File developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XFT files

Windows		 Adobe LiveCycle ES4



How to convert XFT files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for XFT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve XFT to another files conversion, you may use the option.

XFT to TDS


Can't open a XFT 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.XFT”。

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 XFT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support XFT 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 XFT 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 XFT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XFT 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 XFT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the XFT 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.