Convert INFOPATHXML to XSN

Understanding Infopathxml and XSN file formats

Infopathxml files are XML data files generated by Microsoft InfoPath, typically representing form data filled out by users. These files contain only the data and not the form's design or logic.

XSN files are InfoPath Form Template files. An XSN file is a cabinet file (.cab) that contains all the resources for an InfoPath form, including layout, schema, scripts, and data connections. XSN files are used to design, distribute, and manage InfoPath forms.

Can you convert Infopathxml to XSN?

Direct conversion from Infopathxml (data file) to XSN (form template) is not possible because the XML file lacks the form's design and logic. However, you can recreate an XSN template using the XML data as a sample to design a new form in InfoPath.

How to recreate an XSN template from Infopathxml

1. Open Microsoft InfoPath Designer.
2. Go to File → New.
3. Select XML or Schema as the template type.
4. Browse and select your Infopathxml file.
5. InfoPath will generate a form template based on the XML structure.
6. Customize the form layout, add rules, and logic as needed.
7. Save the form as an XSN file using File → Save As.

Best software for the process

The recommended software for this process is Microsoft InfoPath Designer (part of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 or Office 365 ProPlus). It provides the necessary tools to import XML data and design form templates.

Summary

While you cannot directly convert an Infopathxml file to an XSN file, you can use the XML data to design a new InfoPath form template in Microsoft InfoPath Designer and save it as an XSN file.