Open JDF files

  • Full name
    Adobe Acrobat Job Definition Format
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
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Have you encountered a problem with a JDF file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a JDF file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your JDF file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is JDF file?

The file extension JDF is used by the Adobe Acrobat document software for files in Job Definition Format. These are XML-based files that contain information that links files to multiple production systems.

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For example, JDF files contain data about media and ink requirements or run length. They also contain references and information about the actual documents and how they should be processed and arranged.

Often JDF files (jdf template) adapted by print service providers are provided, which the customer can still change.

Programs which can open a JDF file

How to open file with JDF extension?

In order to open a file with JDF extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening JDF file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with JDF files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Acrobat or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening JDF files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support JDF files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of JDF files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Acrobat as the default program for opening JDF files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate JDF files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Acrobat applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Acrobat has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with JDF files

Sometimes problems with opening JDF files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • JDF files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open JDF files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • JDF file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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