JDF File
What are JDF files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a JDF file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your JDF 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 ten different JDF openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: December 27, 2022
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 |
| Jingle | User submitted |
| CVR | User submitted |
 | TrimJoist Project Design System | User submitted |
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