FDS files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: FME Custom Format File
Files with FDS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FME Custom Format specification was created by Safe Software. FDS file belongs to the GIS Files category just like ot...
General Information
Title | FDS File Extension |
Extension | .fds |
Full Form | FME Custom Format File |
File Type | Data Interchange Format |
Developer | Safe Software |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
Primary Function | Data conversion |
Additional Functions | Data translation, Data transformation |
Features | Customizable, Interoperable |
File Characteristics
Quality | High flexibility |
Supports Layers | Depends on data |
Supports Transparency | Depends on data |
Editable | Yes, with FME |
Use Cases
Spatial Data | Yes |
Data Integration | Yes |
Data Migration | Yes |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Depends on content |
Best Practices | Validate data, Monitor transformations |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | Early 1990s |
Latest Release | FME 2022.1 |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions | .fmw, .fmx, .fmz |
Software Compatibility
Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
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Licensed | Windows, Linux, macOS |
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Licensed | Windows, Linux, macOS |
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Subscription-based | Cloud Service |
Type 2: Nintendo FDS ROM
The fds file extension is mainly associated with FME software by Safe Software. FME allows users to read and write 275+ formats. Files with fds extension are proprietary to FME. No other application c...
General Information
Title | FDS File Extension |
Extension | .fds |
Full Form | Nintendo FDS ROM File |
File Type | ROM Image File |
Developer | Nintendo |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
Primary Function | Store game data |
Additional Functions | Emulation, Data preservation |
Features | Disk system format, Read-only |
File Characteristics
Quality | Low resolution |
Supports Layers | No |
Supports Transparency | No |
Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
Gaming | Yes |
Software Testing | Yes |
Game Development | Research |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | ROM malware |
Best Practices | Source verification, Anti-virus |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | 1986 |
Discontinued | 1993 |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions | .nes, .sfc, .gb |
Type 3: Final Draft Secure Copy
General Information
Title | FDS File Extension |
Extension | .fds |
Full Form | Final Draft Secure Copy |
File Type | Script File |
Developer | Final Draft, Inc. |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
Primary Function | Store screenplay |
Additional Functions | Prevent unauthorized editing |
Features | Encrypted, Secure |
File Characteristics
Quality | High |
Supports Layers | No |
Supports Transparency | No |
Editable | No |
Use Cases
Screenwriting | Yes |
Script Sharing | Yes |
Production | Yes |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Low |
Best Practices | Password protection |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | Unknown |
Latest Version | Associated with Final Draft 12 |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions | .fdx, .fdr |
Software Compatibility
Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
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Paid | Windows, Mac |