File Extension Database

Open XSN File

An XSN extension file is a form template used by Microsoft InfoPath, a form design and creation program.

Microsoft InfoPath is an application used to develop XML-based data entry forms.

Its first release, InfoPath 2003, was as part of Microsoft Office 2003, then InfoPath 2003 Service Pack was released in July 2004, the latest release, Infopath 2010, was released within the Microsoft Office 2010 suite.

InfoPath is now part of the cloud-based suite, Office 365

The XSN file, for InfoPath, is saved as a compressed CAB (cabinet) file, which contains multiple files.

XSN files, being container files, include a schema file, in XSD format, a style sheet, in XSL format, also JS or VBS script files (In JavaScript or Visual Basic) and image files used by the form interface.

Individual files can be extracted from the XSN files by selecting

File ? Extract Form Files

inside InfoPath.

Software to open and work with an XSN file

Microsoft InfoPath

Typical XSN application file locations:

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

Frequently used application names to open XSN files:

Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

InfoPath.Solution.3

How Can I Open XSN File on Windows

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

How Can I Open XSN File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open XSN File on Android

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

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

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