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Basic information about FDF file

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

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


1.Detail information about FDF file extension: Origin Fitting Function Definition File

File type Origin Fitting Function Definition File Category Data Files
Developer OriginLab File format Text
Description FDF file is a Origin Fitting Function Definition File developed by OriginLab. An FDF file is a mathematical fitting function definition file used by Origin, a data analysis and graphing application used by various scientists and engineers. It contains all the properties about a fitting function, such as the function type, constraints, fitting parameters, a function expression, variables, and a description. FDF files may come included with Origin or be user-defined.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FDF files

Windows		 OriginLab Origin
Any text editor

macOS		 Any text editor

Linux		 Any text editor


2.Detail information about FDF file extension: Acrobat Forms Data Format

File type Acrobat Forms Data Format Category Text Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description FDF file is a Acrobat Forms Data Format developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FDF files

Windows		 Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Reader

macOS
 Adobe Acrobat DC



How to convert FDF files to another file format?

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

FDF to PDF


How to convert another files to FDF file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to FDF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to FDF conversion, you may use the option.

PDX to FDF XFDF to FDF


Can't open a FDF 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.FDF”。

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 FDF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FDF 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.