Opening fdf files.

How do I get the Adobe Reader to open an fdf file that was created by the Submit button in an Adobe fillable file?

PainReliefDiet wrote:
I'm not sure I have explained thing correctly. The original PDF is on someone else's computer in another part of the world. I send the Blank fillable file to them, they fill it out and click on the Send Button which then sends me the filled out file but in fdf format. I d not have the original pdf.
Open your blank fillable form (which would be the original in this case) and follow Gilad's instructions.

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