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Basic information about FMT file

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

There are 11 file types using the FMT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FMT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FMT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FMT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FMT file?
  • How to open a FMT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FMT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FMT file?
  • How to convert FMT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FMT file format?


1.Detail information about FMT file extension: WinRAR Format File

File type WinRAR Format File Category Data Files
Developer WinRAR File format Binary
Description FMT file is a WinRAR Format File developed by WinRAR. Application support file used by WinRAR, a file compression and decompression program most often used for .RAR files; contains data used to support different compression formats in the software; saved in the Formats directory of the WinRAR installation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files

Windows		 WinRAR 5


2.Detail information about FMT file extension: FoxPro Format File

File type FoxPro Format File Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description FMT file is a FoxPro Format File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual FoxPro


3.Detail information about FMT file extension: Database Format

File type Database Format Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FMT file is a Database Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files

Windows		 dBASE
FoxPro
Visual FoxPro


4.Detail information about FMT file extension: Lotus 1-2-3 File

File type Lotus 1-2-3 File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FMT file is a Lotus 1-2-3 File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files

Windows		 Lotus 1-2-3


5.Detail information about FMT file extension: Microsoft Schedule+ Print File

File type Microsoft Schedule+ Print File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FMT file is a Microsoft Schedule+ Print File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files

Windows		 Schedule+


6.Detail information about FMT file extension: Pro/ENGINEER Data

File type Pro/ENGINEER Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FMT file is a Pro/ENGINEER Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files

Windows		 Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro)


7.Detail information about FMT file extension: Cardbox Format File

File type Cardbox Format File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FMT file is a Cardbox Format File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files

Windows		 Cardbox


8.Detail information about FMT file extension: Ox Gauss Matrix File

File type Ox Gauss Matrix File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FMT file is a Ox Gauss Matrix File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files

Windows		 Ox Professional


9.Detail information about FMT file extension: Sandisk Sansa Format File

File type Sandisk Sansa Format File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FMT file is a Sandisk Sansa Format File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files


10.Detail information about FMT file extension: Mincom LinkOne File

File type Mincom LinkOne File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FMT file is a Mincom LinkOne File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files

Windows		 Mincom LinkOne


11.Detail information about FMT file extension: ENVI Tape Script File

File type ENVI Tape Script File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FMT file is a ENVI Tape Script File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FMT files

Windows		 ENVI



Can't open a FMT 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.FMT”。

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 FMT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FMT 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.