FMT File

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?

FMT files have multiple uses, and FoxPro Format is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

FoxPro Format File

Files that contain the .fmt file extension are most commonly associated with the FoxPro data-centric programming language. These files specify data formats that are used to validate data that has been entered into associated FoxPro database tables.

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 five different FMT openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: June 7, 2022

All known file formats using extension .FMT

While FoxPro Format File is a popular type of FMT-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .FMT file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

FM Tracker Module

We know that one FMT format is FM Tracker Module. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

FMTracker Module

We know that one FMT format is FMTracker Module. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Formatting Data For Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet

We know that one FMT format is Formatting Data For Lotus 1-2-3 Worksheet. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

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.

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