Opening an XFT File

The XFT file type is primarily associated with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

XFT	File extension: XFT
	File type:	markup template file

What is an XFT file?

XFT files mostly belong to Adobe Acrobat Reader. XFT files use an XML-based structure and serve two main purposes.

XFiler cross-reference files: These files, associated with Adobe Acrobat Reader, store links and metadata that support document navigation and internal referencing.

Xait Forms Template files: These are template files designed for form creation and dynamic document management. They are part of a specialized system from companies like Xait and FormPipe Lasernet and are tied to solutions found on the Xait website.

FilExt.com note: The XML foundation means you can open an XFT file in a text editor to see its code, though proper software is needed to use its full functionality.

How to open an XFT file

You need a suitable software like Adobe Acrobat Reader to open an XFT file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your XFT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a XFT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert XFT files:

Adobe Acrobat Reader
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. XFT files are often referred to as Adobe Acrobat Reader data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ChiWriter
ChiWriter is a scientific multifont word processor. It was developed and, until 1995, commercially distributed by Horstmann Software Development Corporation, USA. It was designed to work in an MS-DOS environment, though it can also be launched from an icon under Windows 3.xx or Windows 95. It creates its own graphic screen, and some of the resolutions offer mouse support. However, the lack of true Windows support probably led to the downfall of ChiWriter. Since 1995 Horstmann is out of business, and all support for ChiWriter has stopped.
LiveCycle Designer (Form) by Adobe Systems Incorporated
LiveCycle Designer used to be Form Designer and before Adobe bought them it was JetForm. The Mime types used with this association are: application/filler, application/x-jetform-formflow-xft.

Technical Data for XFT File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

xfdf, xdp, tpl, xsl, xslt, xtf, pft, eft, aux, xml

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: XFTfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Tivity Software\Xtivity\Xtivity.exe %1

an xft markup template file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with XFT files

Associate the XFT file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open markup template files. Because only the current version supports the latest XFT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Adobe Acrobat Reader update.
To make sure that your XFT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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