InfoPath Form Template File
General Information
| Title | XSN File Extension |
| Extension | .xsn |
| Full Form | InfoPath Form Template File |
| File Type | XML Form Template |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/x-microsoft-infopath.form |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store form template |
| Additional Functions | Include XML schema, View and transform data |
| Features | Customizable, XML-based |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Collection | Yes |
| Business Forms | Yes |
| Data Integration | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Template validation, Restricted code |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2003 |
| Latest Version | Included in Office 2013 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .xsd, .xslt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft InfoPath |
Commercial | Windows |
| Microsoft SharePoint |
Commercial | Windows, Web platform |