File Extension Database

Open FH File

FH file extension is used by Adobe Free Hand application to store designs, illustrations, animations and other artistic works. This file format is predominantly used by artists, illustrators and graphic designers. There are diverse ways of opening and using such files and this article highlights them along with various formats to use FH file extension effectively.

Adobe Free Hand � Using FH File Extension

Basically, files with the .fh extension are graphic files and they store artistic work created in Adobe FreeHand, which has now been replaced by Adobe Illustrator in Adobe's line of products. Adobe FreeHand was a computer application for creating two-dimensional vector graphics which are oriented primarily to professional illustration, desktop publishing and content creation for the Web. To discover more about Adobe FreeHand, follow the link Adobe.

Opening FH files with Adobe Illustrator

Even though Adobe Illustrator doesn�t directly support the opening of Adobe FreeHand files, it is still possible to open FH files. The FreeHand (.fh) files can be converted to .eps or .pdf, which then can be opened with Adobe Illustrator. The best way to make the conversion is within the FreeHand software. Visit Adobe Illustrator File Open Guide to know more.

Using Third-party Softwares � A Substitute for Adobe products

For users who do not have access to Adobe Illustrator, there are other third-party applications that can be used to open .fh files. Examples of such third-party applications include ACDSee, ACD Systems Canvas, and Adobe Flash (for FH files that contain animations). To read more on ACDSee and its capabilities, users can refer to ACDSee Official Site.

FH File Important Information

The FH files are not popular like other image files such as .jpg or .png, hence many people might not have the right software to open them. Using the methods highlighted above can be a great help. It is also important to scan the file for viruses before opening, especially if the file has been sent via the internet.

Remember also to confirm that your file isn't simply named with the .fh file extension. Some files use similar file extensions, but that doesn�t mean they're in the same format as an FH file. So, if you can't open your FH file using the programs mentioned above, or if the program that did open it is showing it as unreadable, double-check that you're not misreading the file extension. Read more about this at Adobe File Extension Information.

How Can I Open FH File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FH file is to find a FH file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FH file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open FH file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as FH file opener then try to search online for "FH viewer", "application to open FH file" or "open FH file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FH file

How Can I Open FH File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FH file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FH file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with FH file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FH file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FH file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FH file then try to search for "FH viewer", "application to open FH file" or "read FH file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FH file

How Can I Open FH File on Android

If you downloaded a FH file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded FH file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "FH".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "FH viewer", "FH file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open FH File on iPhone or iPad

To open FH File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the FH file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "FH". This way you can find apps which can open FH files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "FH viewer" or "FH file" online in your favorite search engine.

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