FTF File Type

- The quick facts

What are FTF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a FTF 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 FTF file?

The .ftf file extension is created and used by Sony Ericsson as one of their proprietary file formats. The .ftf file represents the firmware and updates made for Xperia devices developed by Sony, although there are also some Android developers who use .ftf firmware files to store their updates.

FTF files usually come in compressed forms such as .zip or .rar, which can only be used after decompressing or extracting the files. The use of a special Flash Tool that caters to Sony preferences is necessary for the flash firmware in Xperia devices.

The FTF file is commonly utilized for older versions of Xperia series. Today, latest versions of Xperia smartphones use .elf files. And though, .ftf files work fairly similar to .elf files, .ftf are more versatile in flash tools compared to the latter.

How to open FTF files

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

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different FTF openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: July 13, 2020

Suggest another file format using extension FTF

While we know of one file format using the .FTF 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 .FTF file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

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