.FP File Extension

FP files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: FileMaker Pro Spreadsheet

A file with .fp extension stores data in rows and columns. It is a spreadsheet created with FileMaker Pro software by Claris. Similar to Excel, it lets you import CSV and XML data by drag and drop. ...

General Information

Title FP File Extension
Extension .fp
Full Form FileMaker Pro Spreadsheet File
File Type Database File
Developer Claris International Inc.
MIME Type application/vnd.fmi.flexstor

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Data management, Reporting
Features Relational database, Scriptable

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Analysis Yes
Inventory Tracking Yes
Project Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1985
Latest Version FileMaker Pro 19 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fmp12, .fp7, .fp5, .fp3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FileMaker Pro Commercial Windows, macOS
FileMaker Go Free iOS

Type 2: Fragment Program File

Files with FP extension may be used on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The FP file format belongs to the 3D Image Files category with 622 other formats. Celestia software supports this format. Its website has...

General Information

Title FP File Extension
Extension .fp
Full Form Fragment Program File
File Type Graphics File
Developer N/A
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store shader code
Additional Functions Render graphics
Features Text-based, GPU instructions

File Characteristics

Quality High performance
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
3D Applications Yes
Visual Effects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Validate, sandbox

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vp, .cg, .hlsl, .glsl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
NVIDIA SDK Free Windows, Linux
OpenGL Software Free Cross-platform

Type 3: FinePrint File

FinePrint, a Windows printing utility, creates the FP file. It contains a print job - pages to print, edits to the print, layout, and settings. You can preview prints, add/remove pages, edit text, hig...

General Information

Title FP File Extension
Extension .fp
Full Form FinePrint Saved Print Job
File Type Printable Document
Developer FinePrint Software
MIME Type application/vnd.fineprint

File Function

Primary Function Store print jobs
Additional Functions Document preview, Reprint documents
Features Multiple pages per sheet, Watermarks, Booklet printing

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with FinePrint

Use Cases

Document Printing Yes
Print Preview Yes
Saving Paper Yes
Booklet Creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded scripts
Best Practices Update software, Secure handling

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with FinePrint software version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pdf, .xps, .oxps

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FinePrint Commercial Windows