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XFA (XML Forms Architecture) also known as XFA forms that are embedded inside of PDF documents and allows users to fill in data without having to print the PDF. This article will introduce some top XFA readers.
Best 8 for XFA Forms Readers
PDFelement
PDFelement is an excellent XFA forms reader, supporting for XFA forms. It has the ability to open and read these PDF forms plus it recognizes the forms automatically.
- Excellent support to open, read and fill XFA forms
- OCR technology allows to convert them to PDF to make them searchable and editable
- Comes packed with a bunch of advanced features for PDF management
- Supports for editing graphic-based objects and digitally signing documents
- Strong password-protection for PDF documents
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit has come to be recognized by many as a better alternative to Adobe reader mainly because of being lightweight in size and RAM usage. It also has support for reading XFA based forms which was included in version 5.0.
Pros
- Packed with advanced features
- Customizable with Quick action toolbar
- Lightweight
- Free
Cons
- It may not be able to display some of the complete PDF types
- It cannot convert to EPUB format
- It may be a hassle creating digital signatures
Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe topped the field of PDF readers for many years with its Adobe Reader mainly because it pioneered the PDF file format was also the best XFA forms reader by acquiring Jetforms in 2002, the company which developed XFA forms
Pros
- Excellent support for XFA forms
- Minimal User interface
Cons
- Heavy on RAM and storage
Nuance Power PDF Advanced
Previously Nuance PDF reader, this PDF reader also can be a great XFA reader that allows a user to use PDF documents with forms embedded. Furthermore, with its cloud compatibility, Nuance PDF reader enables you to literally carry your documents wherever you go.
Pros
- Good XFA support
- Cloud compatibility
Cons
- It, however, has very limited support for annotations
Master PDF Reader for Linux
As the name implies, this PDF is only available for Linux. The Linux operating system has been growing in popularity in the past few years and its crop of office software have not been left behind. Master PDF reader provides support for XFA forms reading and filling with its free version.
Pros
- Available for Linux users
- A free version is available
Cons
- Not available for any other operating system apart from Linux
PDF XChange Editor
Previously known as PDF XChange viewer, this editor is another lightweight PDF reader for windows and since version 2.5. This XFA forms reader has come with support for reading XFA forms.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Available as a free version with tone of features
Cons
- The free version will place a watermark in every PDF page
Nitro PDF Reader
Nitro comes with a familiar interface which seems to be lifted straight from Microsoft Office User interface. It is another XFA reader that has the ability to recognize XFA forms but its interface may not be your type, especially if you are a Microsoft UI critic.
Pros
- Familiar and simple interface
- Ability to reset the form to its original unfilled state if needed
Cons
- It cannot embed video and audio files
- Slow loading of PDF as compared to readers like Foxit, Adobe, and PDF element
Your Browser
Yes, you heard me right! Google Chrome and Firefox already have built-in PDF readers with quite a good number of features but not all features. Support for XFA forms can be added by use of extensions. The most popular extension is the Adobe Acrobat extension which works for both browsers.
Pros
- Free
- Easily available
Cons
- It does not provide many of the advanced PDF features that can be found in a fully-fledged software
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