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Basic information about FMP12 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FMP12（*.FMP12 or *.fmp12）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the FMP12 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the FMP12 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FMP12 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FMP12 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FMP12 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FMP12 file?
  • How to open a FMP12 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FMP12 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FMP12 file?
  • How to convert FMP12 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FMP12 file format?


1.Detail information about FMP12 file extension: FileMaker Pro 12 Database

File type FileMaker Pro 12 Database Category Database Files
Developer FileMaker File format Binary
Description FMP12 file is a FileMaker Pro 12 Database developed by FileMaker. Database file created by FileMaker Pro 12, a personal and business database development program; stores the database structure (tables and fields) and the records that fill the tables; may also include custom forms, reports, and other database objects; can include a custom theme for personalizing the interface.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMP12 files

Windows		 FileMaker Pro

macOS		 FileMaker Pro

iOS		 FileMaker Go 15



How to convert FMP12 files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for FMP12 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve FMP12 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

FMP12 to PDF FMP12 to XLS FMP12 to XLSX


How to convert another files to FMP12 file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to FMP12 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to FMP12 conversion, you may use the option.

FP5 to FMP12 FP7 to FMP12 FM5 to FMP12


Can't open a FMP12 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.FMP12”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the FMP12 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FMP12 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of FMP12 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a FMP12 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FMP12 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a FMP12 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the FMP12 file is damaged.
  • Whether the FMP12 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the FMP12 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the FMP12 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the FMP12 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a FMP12 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a FMP12 file.

If the FMP12 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.