FDF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Acrobat Forms Data Format
General Information
| Title | FDF File Extension |
| Extension | .fdf |
| Full Form | Forms Data Format |
| File Type | Form Data File |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.fdf |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store form data |
| Additional Functions | Import, Export data |
| Features | Text file, Key-value pairs |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Collection | Yes |
| Form Submission | Yes |
| E-Government | Yes |
| Business Processes | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data interception |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Secure transfer |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Part of PDF 2.0 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pdf, .xfa |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Acrobat Reader |
Free | Windows, Mac |
| Adobe Acrobat |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 PDFtk |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Origin Fitting Function Definition File
You can open FDF files as plain text. The fitting functions are stored as text. FDF files from Origin software are in the "FitFunc" folder. User FDF files are in the "User Files" "FitFunc" folder. F...
General Information
| Title | FDF File Extension |
| Extension | .fdf |
| Full Form | Origin Fitting Function Definition File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | OriginLab |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store fitting functions |
| Additional Functions | Data analysis, graphing |
| Features | Custom functions, reusable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Analysis | Yes |
| Scientific Research | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Version control, backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies by version |
| Latest Version | Depends on Origin version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .opj, .ogw, .otw, .ogm |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Origin |
Paid | Windows |