XFT File Extension

What is XFT file?

Full format name of files that use XFT extension is Adobe Form Designer 5.0 Format. XFT file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with XFT extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. Users are advised to use Adobe LiveCycle software for managing XFT files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support XFT file extension

The following listing features XFT-compatible programs. Files with XFT extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with XFT extension?

Problems with accessing XFT may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with XFT extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with XFT files.

Step 1. Install Adobe LiveCycle software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening XFT files is that no program that can handle XFT files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Adobe LiveCycle or one to the listed programs: Adobe LiveCycle Designer. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Adobe LiveCycle installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Adobe LiveCycle to the latest version

If you already have Adobe LiveCycle installed on your systems and XFT files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why XFT files are not compatible with Adobe LiveCycle. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Adobe LiveCycle.

Step 3. Associate Adobe Form Designer 5.0 Format files with Adobe LiveCycle

After installing Adobe LiveCycle (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open XFT files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the XFT file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Adobe LiveCycle is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open XFT files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected XFT file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with XFT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the XFT for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the XFT file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the XFT file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the XFT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the XFT file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the XFT file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the XFT file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with XFT extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Adobe Form Designer 5.0 Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Adobe LiveCycle

If the systems has insufficient resources to open XFT files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Adobe Form Designer 5.0 Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with XFT files affecting older versions of given software.

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