.XDXF File Extension
XML Dictionary eXchange Format
| Developer | Leonid Soshinskiy |
| Popularity |
2.0 | 1 Vote |
What is an XDXF file?
An XDXF file is a dictionary file saved in the XML Dictionary eXchange Format, a standardized XML-based format for representing dictionary data. It contains structured entries, including words, definitions, translations, and sometimes additional information, such as pronunciation, usage examples, or synonyms. Since XDXF files are saved in XML format, they are both human- and machine-readable, making them easy to exchange between different dictionary applications.
More Information
The XDXF format is particularly popular in open-source language projects, multilingual dictionaries, and software that requires a portable, standardized dictionary structure. Developers and linguists may use XDXF files to share dictionary content across platforms and software, importing them into dictionary or language-learning applications to enable more efficient searching, translation, and word study.
NOTE: Sergey Singov initially developed the XDXF format, with later contributions from Leonid Soshinskiy.
How to open an XDXF file
You can open and view XDXF files using dictionary programs that support the format, such as GoldenDict, StarDict (starting with version 2.4.6), and Alpus. Because the files are XML-based, you can also open and edit them with text editors or XML editors, though doing so requires careful attention to preserve the correct structure.