Tips to open XFD file

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

XFD file extension

File Name XFD Format
File Developer UWI
File Category Data Files

The XFD file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XFD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XFD file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is XFD file?

The XFD file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is UWI. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. XFD Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The PureEdge Viewer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, Lotus Forms Viewer will apply when it is not possible to use PureEdge Viewer.

How to open XFD file?

The main problem with XFD Format is that the XFD file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file XFD to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XFD 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 PureEdge Viewer

The first step is to check if the computer has the PureEdge Viewer program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PureEdge Viewer in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file XFD with PureEdge Viewer. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open XFD files.

Step 2. Create association of PureEdge Viewer with XFD files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the XFD file still does not use the PureEdge Viewer program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the XFD file with the PureEdge Viewer application.

Step 3. Update PureEdge Viewer to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the PureEdge Viewer program, it is possible that XFD Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the IBM website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The XFD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to XFD 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our XFD file. Sometimes virus-infected XFD 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 XFD files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular XFD file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use UWI help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XFD files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move XFD to a different directory.
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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the XFD file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.