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How to Convert XFDL to PDF

Among all the file format one comes across, XFDL is considered a unique one in itself due to its specialized usage. XFDL file format was developed from Universal Forms Description Language (UFDL). UFDL was developed by Pure Edge forms during 1990s for working with forms, XFDL is basically UFDL modified with XML syntax to increase application interoperability and adherence to Worldwide Web standards.

Due to their XML features XFDL format was adopted by a large number of organizations such as US Army, Airforce and Navy. Although with time and improvements in PDF document format, a number of organizations are switching from XFDL to PDF. Due to this reason many organizations need to convert their XFDL to PDF. This article will show you the best solution to achieve the conversion.

Part 1How to Convert XFDL to PDF

To convert XFDL on your computer to the Portable Document Format, you need to have a PDF print driver installed. When Adobe Acrobat, or other open source PDF creation software such as CutePDF, is installed, a PDF print driver is also installed. The PDF print driver enables converting documents to the PDF format from any printing application. Following is the exact steps for the convertsion.

Steps for Converting XFDL File to PDF

Right click on the XFDL or XML file to see the file context menu and choose the "Print" option. Chose the "Printer Name" drop-down box and then click the PDF print driver from the list of available printers. Now you will be able to see a "File Save Dialog" option.

Now just save a file name and location and follow the steps which you normally follow when saving a document. After choosing the file location and name you just need to press the "Save" button to save your PDF file.

Part 2Best PDF Editor for Windows and Mac

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Wondershare PDFelement (PDFelement for Mac)is the best PDF editor available on the Internet and can be used for converting almost any file to a PDF document. It supports a whole range of file formats and can convert a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint presentations, Outlook emails to a PDF document.

It can also be used for editing an existing PDF document, merging 2 or more PDFs and can also change the font, colour of text or size of text in a PDF document. Indeed, at this moment of time it can be considered as the most advanced PDF editor available on the Internet.

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Published: Sep 22,2016 14:32 pm / Updated: Sep 28,2016 17:48 pm

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