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Convert XFD to PDF

File Extension	XFD
Full Name	Adobe XFDL Format XML Form Format

XFD is a Microsoft Windows-exclusive file format used by now-discontinued software application IBM Lotus Forms Viewer. XFD files were used for storing official and business documents, including those digitally signed.

File Extension	PDF
Full Name	Adobe Portable Document Format

Files with the .PDF extension contain various types of documents and publications saved in a standard created by Adobe Systems that is now recognized by many platforms. The files are usually characterized by a limited editability using standard software, meaning that, more often than not, they can only be opened and displayed.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "XFD") to another (referred to as "PDF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, XFD file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format XFD to format PDF becomes essential.

So, how can we perform XFD to PDF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format XFD and transforming it into format PDF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of XFD to PDF converters.

Conversion from XFD to PDF

XFD to PDF

Adobe Acrobat for Mac

How to convert the XFD file to PDF?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of XFD to PDF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the XFD file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file XFD, the format of which you are going to change
Load the XFD file to the application
Select the output format of the PDF file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file PDF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted PDF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
to the PDF format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.