Tips to open XFDL file

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

XFDL file extension

File Name XFDL Format
File Developer UWI
File Category Web Files

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

Operating systems
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What is XFDL file?

The XFDL file has been categorized as Web Files. The author of this format is UWI. In addition to this file, the Web Files category includes 303 related files. XFDL Format is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use PureEdge Viewer to handle this file. This is a program created by IBM. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the XFDL file. The TextEdit, Lotus Forms Viewer, NotePad++ text editor programs will also handle the file when the PureEdge Viewer program does not fulfill its role.

How to open XFDL file?

An often recurring problem with XFDL Format is that XFDL is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file XFDL to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XFDL 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

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that PureEdge Viewer is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name PureEdge Viewer into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file XFDL with PureEdge Viewer. Below is a list of programs that support the file XFDL.

Step 2. Create association of PureEdge Viewer with XFDL files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XFDL file to open in the PureEdge Viewer application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the XFDL file with the PureEdge Viewer program.

Step 3. Update PureEdge Viewer to the latest version

If, however, after binding PureEdge Viewer with XFDL Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. 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 XFDL 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to XFDL 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file XFDL or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover XFDL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of XFDL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XFDL files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting UWI, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XFDL files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move XFDL to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XFDL to close. However, some background programs may block the XFDL file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.