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Basic information about XFO file

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

There are 1 file types using the XFO file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XFO file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XFO file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XFO file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the XFO file?
  • How to open a XFO file?
  • What programs do I need to open a XFO file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a XFO file?
  • How to convert XFO files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to XFO file format?


1.Detail information about XFO file extension: XSL-FO Formatted Form

File type XSL-FO Formatted Form Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description XFO file is a XSL-FO Formatted Form. Form that is formatted using on the XSL-FO (Extensible Stylesheet Language - Formatting Objects) markup language; defines how XML data is formatted for the screen, print, or other type of media; may be used in online or offline applications.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XFO files

Windows		 Software602 602XML Form Designer or Form Filler
Metafocus DIGIFORMS Document Designer
602XML Filler
Adobe Acrobat
Digiform Document Designer



Can't open a XFO 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.XFO”。

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 XFO extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the XFO 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.