File extension .XFDF
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Forms Document | Adobe Systems | Data Files |
XFDF (eXtensible Forms Data Format) is a standard file extension associated with Adobe Acrobat, used for facilitating interactive forms. It is similar to PDF, but optimized for form data rather than graphical presentation. Files of type XFDF generally contain information relating to a portable form, allowing the user to take it from one computer to another.
Applications and Usage
When users wish to send table-like data without the need to trasmit all its graphical components, Adobe Acrobat presents an excellent solution. Using the XFDF file extension, not only does the user save on file size, but they can retain functionality that would otherwise be lost when transmitting form data only. Furthermore, since XFDF files are compressed binary data without the graphic elements of the PDF format, they can sometimes deliver faster transmission speeds, depending on file size.
Other similar file extensions commonly used for documents include PDF, HTM/HTML, and DOC/DOCX.
Structure and Security
An XFDF (eXtensible Forms Data Format) document is structured in plain ASCII text, including both commands and data content. Commands are represented in a subset of SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language), with features that are supported by both Adobe Acrobat and Internet Explorer. Generally speaking, the structure of the XFDF format is quite simple. It contains mainly 3 different components: a header, xfdf data fields and footer.
In addition, Adobe Acrobat's XFDF allows the user to benefit from digital signature capabilities for document protection purposes. Different types of signature fields can define the owner’s identity during the document signing process; as such, an XFDF document allows its users to easily verify the origin and validity of any given form sent via digital transmission.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .XFDF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .XFDF extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .XFDF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .XFDF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .XFDF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .XFDF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .XFDF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .XFDF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .XFDF file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .XFDF file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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