Basic information about FH7 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FH7（*.FH7 or *.fh7）, 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 FH7 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the FH7 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FH7 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FH7 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FH7 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FH7 file?
  • How to open a FH7 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FH7 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FH7 file?
  • How to convert FH7 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FH7 file format?


1.Detail information about FH7 file extension: FreeHand 7 Drawing File

File type FreeHand 7 Drawing File Category Vector Image Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description FH7 file is a FreeHand 7 Drawing File developed by Adobe Systems. File created by Adobe FreeHand 7, a program used for creating two-dimensional vector graphics; contains vector image data for points, lines, graphics, and colors; used for creating prints or Web designs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FH7 files

Windows		 Adobe FreeHand
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Adobe Flash Professional CC
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe FreeHand MX

macOS		 Adobe FreeHand
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Adobe Flash Professional CC



Can't open a FH7 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.FH7”。

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 FH7 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FH7 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 FH7 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 FH7 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FH7 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 FH7 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the FH7 file is damaged.
  • Whether the FH7 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the FH7 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the FH7 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the FH7 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a FH7 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a FH7 file.

If the FH7 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.