FMT files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: FoxPro Format File
General Information
| Title | FMT File Extension |
| Extension | .fmt |
| Full Form | FoxPro Format File |
| File Type | Database File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store field formats |
| Additional Functions | Aid data import |
| Features | Schema definition, ASCII text |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Database Management | Yes |
| Data Import/Export | Yes |
| Software Development | No |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Validate format, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Associated with FoxPro 9.0 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dbf, .cdx, .dbc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual FoxPro |
Commercial | Windows |
 dBase |
Commercial | Windows |
Type 2: WinRAR Format File
General Information
| Title | FMT File Extension |
| Extension | .fmt |
| Full Form | WinRAR Format File |
| File Type | Archive Configuration File |
| Developer | Eugene Roshal |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store settings |
| Additional Functions | Archive configuration |
| Features | Predefined options, Archive profiles |
File Characteristics
| Quality | N/A |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with WinRAR |
Use Cases
| Data Compression | Yes |
| File Archiving | Yes |
| Backup Settings | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Configuration tampering |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1993 |
| Latest Version | Varies with WinRAR version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .rar, .zip, .7z |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| WinRAR |
Free trial, Paid | Windows |