File Extension Database

Open XFD File

Files with the XFD extension have several types of uses registered.

Extensible Form Description Language

File that is used to represent a structured and legally binding business form; contains business form data including design, digital signatures, online expressions, and business transaction details; addresses business transaction needs for auditability, non-repudiation, preservation of context, and security.

In this application, XFD files are the same as XFDL files. They were designed to be used primarily in government and commercial transactions.

FormFlow 99 Form Data File

File created in the FormFlow 99 format, from JetForm. It contains information for page form elements, such as the names and values ??of text fields. It is used to store form data that can be exported to a PDF document.

In this application, XFD files differ from XFDF, the latter uses an XML-based format.

Programs that commonly open XFD files include

IBM Forms Viewer (once IBM's PureEdge was discontinued by the US Air Force, this program began to be used).
Acrobat Reader.

How Can I Open XFD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open XFD file is to find a XFD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XFD 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 XFD 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 XFD file opener then try to search online for "XFD viewer", "application to open XFD file" or "open XFD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open XFD file

How Can I Open XFD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a XFD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XFD 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 XFD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as XFD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open XFD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open XFD file then try to search for "XFD viewer", "application to open XFD file" or "read XFD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read XFD file

How Can I Open XFD File on Android

If you downloaded a XFD 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 XFD 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 "XFD".
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 "XFD viewer", "XFD 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 XFD File on iPhone or iPad

To open XFD 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 XFD 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 "XFD". This way you can find apps which can open XFD 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 "XFD viewer" or "XFD file" online in your favorite search engine.

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