JDF File Type
- The quick factsWhat are JDF files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a JDF file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a JDF file?
A .JDF file is a Job Definition Format Job file.
We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
How to open JDF files
Important: Different programs may use files with the JDF file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your JDF file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different JDF openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: March 17, 2022
Suggest another file format using extension JDF
While we know of one file format using the .JDF file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .JDF file.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of JDF files. Remember, different programs may use JDF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Adobe Acrobat | User submitted |
![]() | JEOL NMR Software | User submitted |
![]() | JANUS_V2 | User submitted |
![]() | progeCAD Professional | User submitted |
![]() | Microsoft Application Virtualization | User submitted |
![]() | DELTA | User submitted |
![]() | JANUS_V2W | User submitted |
![]() | Adobe Acrobat Professional | User submitted |
![]() | Adobe Acrobat Pro | User submitted |
![]() | Jingle | User submitted |
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