File Extension Database

Open INFOPATHXML File

The INFOPATHXML file extension is specifically designed for Microsoft InfoPath, a software application for designing, distributing, filling, and submitting electronic forms containing structured data. Microsoft discontinued InfoPath in 2013, but its forms are still used in many business environments, making understanding how to open and use INFOPATHXML files essential.

Opening INFOPATHXML Files

To open INFOPATHXML files, you need to use Microsoft's InfoPath software. If you don't have access to InfoPath, you can use other XML editors or text editors such as oXygen XML Editor or Notepad++. Please do be aware that these text editors might not be able to present the data in the INFOPATHXML files as intended since they don't fully support the software�s XML schema.

Layout of the INFOPATHXML File

INFOPATHXML files consist of data in an XML format, which means they are based on a tree structure. The data is wrapped in tags, making it easy to structure and identify. This ensures the proper layout when the form is viewed in the InfoPath designer. Here is a link to learn about XML structure if you would like to dive deeper.

Workflow of INFOPATHXML Files

Once you've edited an INFOPATHXML file, you can publish it on a server or SharePoint site. When users open the form, they will see a HTML representation in their web browser. The data captured in the form is stored in the INFOPATHXML file. Microsoft's SharePoint provides an overview of how this process works.

INFOPATHXML File Important Information

Even though Microsoft InfoPath is discontinued, INFOPATHXML files are still widespread in many business environments. They can be opened by InfoPath, XML editors, or text editors. To fully utilize an INFOPATHXML file to its original intended purpose, it is best to use InfoPath to guarantee that the form shows up properly to end users. Using INFOPATHXML files, although outdated, it still delivers a convenient way to distribute and collect information within a business environment. Be sure to consult Microsoft's InfoPath guide for more detailed steps of using and publishing INFOPATHXML files.

Typical INFOPATHXML application file locations:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\INFOPATH.EXE" "%1"

Typical INFOPATHXML mime types:

application/ms-infopath.xml

Frequently used application names to open INFOPATHXML files:

Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

InfoPath.Document.3

How Can I Open INFOPATHXML File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open INFOPATHXML file is to find a INFOPATHXML file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a INFOPATHXML file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open INFOPATHXML file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as INFOPATHXML file opener then try to search online for "INFOPATHXML viewer", "application to open INFOPATHXML file" or "open INFOPATHXML file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open INFOPATHXML file

How Can I Open INFOPATHXML File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a INFOPATHXML file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a INFOPATHXML file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with INFOPATHXML file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as INFOPATHXML file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open INFOPATHXML file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open INFOPATHXML file then try to search for "INFOPATHXML viewer", "application to open INFOPATHXML file" or "read INFOPATHXML file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read INFOPATHXML file

How Can I Open INFOPATHXML File on Android

If you downloaded a INFOPATHXML file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded INFOPATHXML file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "INFOPATHXML".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "INFOPATHXML viewer", "INFOPATHXML file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open INFOPATHXML File on iPhone or iPad

To open INFOPATHXML File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the INFOPATHXML file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "INFOPATHXML". This way you can find apps which can open INFOPATHXML files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "INFOPATHXML viewer" or "INFOPATHXML file" online in your favorite search engine.

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