Types of XFD Files

Primary XFD File Association

.XFD

Formatting:	.xfd
File Type:	FormFlow 99 Form Data File

Data file contains information about form page created with FormFlow 99, an obsolete software was used to create electronic forms. XFD files used for storing form data that can be imported into a PDF document.

Author:	JetForm
Kind:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xfd

Software Programs That Open The FormFlow 99 Form Data File:

Adobe Acrobat DC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Linux

Adobe Reader by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Other XFD File Associations

.XFD

Formatting:	.xfd
File Type:	XFDL Document File

Extensible Forms Description Language (XFDL) Document saved in text format. XFD file contains business form data including layout, digital signatures and business transaction details.

Author:	IBM
Kind:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open XFDL Document File Files:

IBM Lotus Forms Viewer by IBM

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding XFD Issues

Issues Opening XFD Files

Adobe Acrobat DC is Not Installed

When trying to open your XFD file, you get the error "Can't Open XFD File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Adobe Acrobat DC for - installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your XFD file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Adobe Acrobat DC Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Adobe Acrobat DC isn't able to open your FormFlow 99 Form Data File file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe Acrobat DC installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your FormFlow 99 Form Data File file was created by a newer Adobe Acrobat DC than what you have installed.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your XFD file and clicking "Properties".

Summary: Not having the right Adobe Acrobat DC version on your computer can cause problems opening XFD files.

Other XFD File Issues

Although you might already have Adobe Acrobat DC or another XFD-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening FormFlow 99 Form Data File files. If you are still having problems opening XFD files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• XFD file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry XFD description
• Partial installation of Adobe Acrobat DC that did not fully complete
• Your XFD file is corrupted (issues with your FormFlow 99 Form Data File file itself)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your XFD
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your XFD file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open FormFlow 99 Form Data File files