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# Importing & exporting data from PDF forms

Learn how to import and export form data and annotations using XFDF data. Discover the XFDF file format and how to manage field values and widget appearances efficiently. Click to explore more! Salesf

Form data can be saved and loaded the same way as annotations through XFDF data.

![](https://306473577-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfmJo9lQOEYOFBgOyFp26%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2bd991f210e766abadcf3b63057457ac0bd855d1%2Fbde90e8fdc00fd7e47dba8bec2559686e755c173-760x477.png?alt=media)

Please see [import/export annotations](/web/annotation/import-export.md) to learn more.

All of the form field data (field values and widget appearances) is included inside XFDF, for example when calling [annotManager.exportAnnotations](https://sdk.apryse.com/api/web/Core.AnnotationManager.html#exportAnnotations__anchor).

## Learn more

[A short introduction to XFDF file format](/web/annotation/xfdf.md) An introduction to XFDF file format

[Importing and exporting annotations](/web/annotation/import-export.md) To import and export annotation and forms data through XFDF data.


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