Open the XFA form in Acrobat.
Last updated on
Apr 30, 2026
Learn how to work with XFA forms that can't be directly edited in Adobe Acrobat.
XFA forms contain XML data that defines the form structure, layout, and behavior. Adobe Acrobat Pro (version 2020 and later) does not support direct editing of this XML data.
You can use two workarounds to modify an XFA form in Acrobat Pro: Save the form as a PostScript file or print it as an Adobe PDF. Acrobat Standard and Acrobat Reader do not support the workarounds described on this page.
Caution
If you edit an XFA form in Acrobat using a workaround, the resultant PDF or form will be flattened and lose all form fields, layers, interactive objects, buttons, and JavaScript.
Save as Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file
Windows
Select Menu > Save As.
Select Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps) as the file type.
Select a location to save the file and then select Save.
Open the saved file in Acrobat to edit the content.
macOS
Open the XFA form in Acrobat.
Select File > Save As.
Select Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps) as the file type.
Select a location to save the file and then select Save.
Open the saved file in Acrobat to edit the content.
Print to Adobe PDF
Windows
Open the XFA form in Acrobat.
Press Ctrl + P.
Select Adobe PDF in the Printer drop-down menu.
Select Print.
Type a name and select a location for the new PDF.
Select Save.
macOS
Open the XFA form in Acrobat.
Press command + P.
Select Adobe PDF in the Printer drop-down menu.
Select Print.
Type a name and select a location for the new PDF.
Select Save.
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