Tips to open XDP file

Can't open the XDP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XDP files as well as a list of programs that support XDP files.

XDP file extension

File Name XML Data Package
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Data Files

The XDP file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XDP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XDP file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is XDP file?

The XDP file has been categorized as Data Files. The author of this format is Adobe Systems. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. XML Data Package is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Adobe Acrobat. This was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. Adobe Reader, Adobe LiveCycle, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe LiveCycle Designer will apply when it is not possible to use Adobe Acrobat.

How to open XDP file?

The most common problem when using XML Data Package is that a specific XDP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that XDP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XDP file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Adobe Acrobat

The first step is to check if the computer has the Adobe Acrobat program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Adobe Acrobat in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file XDP.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Acrobat with XDP files

If, despite the installed application, the XDP file does not start in the Adobe Acrobat application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Adobe Acrobat application as the default for handling the XDP file.

Step 3. Update Adobe Acrobat to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe Acrobat with XML Data Package there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Adobe Systems Incorporated page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XDP file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to XDP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our XDP file. Sometimes virus-infected XDP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the XDP files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XDP files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Adobe Systems, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted XDP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the XDP file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the XDP file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.