.FTM File Extension

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

Type 1: Family Tree Maker for DOS File

The .ftm file extension has 3 file types. First type is Family Tree Maker for DOS file. Second type is FamiTracker module. Third type is Finale 2012 score template. Family Tree Maker for DOS file is...

General Information

Title FTM File Extension
Extension .ftm
Full Form Family Tree Maker File
File Type Genealogy Data File
Developer Banner Blue Software, later acquired by Ancestry.com
MIME Type application/x-ftm

File Function

Primary Function Store genealogical data
Additional Functions Chart printing, Report generation
Features Text-based, Structured data

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Genealogy Research Yes
Family History Yes
Academic Studies Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Regular backups, Privacy considerations

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1989
Discontinued Early 1990s

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ged, .ftw, .fbc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Family Tree Maker for DOS Discontinued DOS
Ancestry Family Tree Maker Paid Windows, Mac

Type 2: FamiTracker Module

FTM files contain audio samples and note patterns. They are created with FamiTracker to produce music for Nintendo games. FamiTracker allows importing samples and exporting songs in NSF format playabl...

General Information

Title FTM File Extension
Extension .ftm
Full Form FamiTracker Module
File Type Audio Module File
Developer jsr
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store music project
Additional Functions Playback, Editing
Features Chiptune, Tracker format

File Characteristics

Quality Chiptune audio
Supports Layers Multiple tracks
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Production Chiptunes
Sound Design Retro gaming
Education Music, Programming

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2005
Latest Stable Version 0.4.6

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .nsf, .mod, .xm, .it

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FamiTracker Free Windows

Type 3: Finale 2012 Score Template

Finale is music notation software. It saves template files as FTM. These templates contain preset elements like staffs, bars, keys, time signatures, clefs. Composers use them to quickly create new sco...

General Information

Title FTM File Extension
Extension .ftm
Full Form Finale Template File
File Type Music Notation Template
Developer MakeMusic
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store template
Additional Functions Preserve settings, Layouts
Features Pre-formatted, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality High (content dependent)
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Composition Yes
Educational Purposes Yes
Music Arrangement Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Associated With Finale 2012
Predecessor Finale 2011 FTM
Successor Finale 2014 FTM

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mus, .musx, .midi, .xml

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MakeMusic Finale Paid Windows, Mac