Open XDP files

  • Full name
    Acrobat XML Data Package Format
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a XDP 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 XDP file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XDP file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is XDP file?

The file extension XDP marks so-called XML Data Packages of the Adobe Acrobat document software. Xdp files are an XML container that contains the content of a PDF document along with forms (Adobe XML Forms Architecture (XFA)) and template data.

More info

The XDP format makes it possible to convert a PDF to XML and back into a PDF without loss of information. Xdp files are mainly used by LiveCycle Suite.

Programs which can open a XDP file

How to open file with XDP extension?

In order to open a file with XDP extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening XDP 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 XDP files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Acrobat or other program from the list

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

Set Adobe Acrobat as the default program for opening XDP 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 XDP 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 XDP files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • XDP 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 XDP files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • XDP 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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