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Basic information about XFDF file

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

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


1.Detail information about XFDF file extension: Adobe Acrobat XFDF File

File type Adobe Acrobat XFDF File Category Data Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format XML
Description XFDF file is a Adobe Acrobat XFDF File developed by Adobe Systems. XML Forms Data Format (XFDF) file created by Adobe Acrobat, a PDF authoring application; stores descriptions of page form elements and their values, such as the names and values for text fields; used for saving form data that can be imported into a PDF document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XFDF files

Windows
Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Reader

macOS
Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Reader



How to convert XFDF files to another file format?

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



Can't open a XFDF 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.XFDF”。

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 XFDF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the XFDF 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.