FMT File Type

- The quick facts

What are FMT files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a FMT file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a FMT file?

Files that contain the .fmt file extension are most commonly associated with the FoxPro data-centric programming language.

The FMT files that are associated with FoxPro specify data formats that are used by the language and are used to validate data that has been entered into associated FoxPro tables.

The Microsoft Schedule+ software application has also been known to use the .fmt file suffix. These FMT files contain print files that are to be printed from the Schedule+ software.

The Sandisk Sansa portable media player also uses the .fmt file extension. These FMT files are format files that are used by the Sansa for playback of audio recordings.

How to open FMT files

Important: Different programs may use files with the FMT file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your FMT file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 5 different FMT openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: December 15, 2021

Suggest another file format using extension FMT

While we know of one file format using the .FMT file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .FMT file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of FMT files. Remember, different programs may use FMT files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.