XSN File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .xsn
Full Form InfoPath Form Template File
Primary Use Storing InfoPath form templates
Developed By Microsoft
Introduced 2003
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-infopath
File Type XML
Compression CAB-based compression
Structure Package containing multiple files
Editable Yes, with InfoPath or compatible software
Accessibility High, through Microsoft InfoPath and other XML editing tools
Security Features Support for digital signatures
Integration Seamless with Microsoft SharePoint
Usage Enterprise forms design and distribution
File Format Category Electronically filled form
Portability High within Microsoft ecosystem
Version Control Supported through InfoPath and SharePoint
File Creation Through Microsoft InfoPath or programmatically via .NET
Pros Rich form features and tight integration with MS Office
Cons Primarily supported only on Windows platforms