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How can I create an XFDF file from a PDF either 1) using Acrobat 8 Pro; or 2) using open source tools

I tried creating the XFDF by hand, but I'm not able to merge it back into the PDF. I presume it's because it is a multipage PDF form. That's why I'd like to generate a working XFDF file as a template.

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    hi, SO is for programming related questions, but we have a lot of StackExchange sites created for other topics (for this your question you probably will find more help at superuser.com)
    – igor milla
    Mar 4, 2011 at 10:30
  • Alternatively you can use Foxit Reader to create an .xfa (choose .xml) or an .XDP file. Both are almost similar .xml files. Foxit Reader -> Form -> Export -> To File
    – Tobi G.
    Jun 12, 2018 at 11:11

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Load your form in Acrobat 8, fill it and the select in the main menu Forms > Manage form data > Export data and choose XFDF format. The XFDF file content is not related to the number of pages in the PDF form.

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  • Thanks for your answer. I tried to do that even before, but the only 2 options I have there are .xml and .xdp. I don't know why that dialog doesn't offer me .xfdf or .fdf. Any idea?
    – user46935
    Mar 4, 2011 at 11:49
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    @user323094 - it seems that you have an Adobe LiveCycle Designer form, not a plain old Acrobat form. LiveCycle Designer forms can import/export data only in XML and XDP formats, XFDF is not supported.
    – Sorin Nistor
    Mar 4, 2011 at 14:09
  • @Sorin Nistor: thanks, that must be it. How can I convert the form to the "plain old" format? If that's not possible, how do I create a new form in the correct format?
    – user46935
    Mar 4, 2011 at 15:59
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    I recreated the form in Acrobat 8 Pro without using LiveCycle Designer and the fdf and xfdf formats are now offered. Thanks again.
    – user46935
    Mar 8, 2011 at 10:25

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