.FP3 File Extension

FP3 files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: FastReport Prepared Report

You can open a FastReport Prepared Report File (FP3 file) in Fast Reports FastReport Viewer. FastReport Viewer is a free, cross-platform FP3 report viewer. To open an FP3 file, launch FastReport Viewe...

General Information

Title FP3 File Extension
Extension .fp3
Full Form FastReport Prepared Report File
File Type Report File
Developer FastReports Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store reports
Additional Functions Data export
Features Preformatted, Data-bound

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Business Reporting Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Document Generation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script execution
Best Practices Template validation, Data source verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fr3, .fpx, .frx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FastReport .NET Commercial Windows
FastReport VCL Commercial Windows
FastCube .NET Commercial Windows

Type 2: FileMaker Pro 3 Database

General Information

Title FP3 File Extension
Extension .fp3
Full Form FileMaker Pro 3 Database
File Type Database File
Developer Claris International Inc.
MIME Type application/vnd.filemaker.fmp3

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Organize, Sort, Report
Features Relational, Scriptable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on structure
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Database Management Yes
Reporting 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 Early 1990s
Replaced By .fmp12 (FileMaker Pro 12)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fp5, .fp7, .fmp12

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FileMaker Pro Paid Windows, Mac
FileMaker Pro Advanced Paid Windows, Mac

Type 3: FloorPlan 3D Design File

An FP3 file stores a 3D home design made with Turbo FloorPlan Pro software. It is a proprietary format used by older versions of this application. The fp3 file extension is also used by the FastReport...

General Information

Title FP3 File Extension
Extension .fp3
Full Form FloorPlan 3D Design File
File Type 3D Design File
Developer IMSI/Design, LLC
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store design
Additional Functions Visualize, render 3D models
Features 3D modeling, Texturing

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Home Design Yes
Interior Design Yes
Landscape Planning Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Varies by product

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fpt, .fp4, .fp5

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TurboFloorPlan Paid Windows, Mac
IMSI FloorPlan 3D Discontinued Windows