.FDS File Extension

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
FME Desktop Licensed Windows, Linux, macOS
FME Server Licensed Windows, Linux, macOS
FME Cloud 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

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FCEUX Free Windows, Linux
Nestopia Free Windows, Mac, Linux
RetroArch Free Many platforms

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
Final Draft Paid Windows, Mac