File Extension Database

Open FOT File

The FOT extension is used specifically for Font Resource (FOT) files, which is used in Microsoft (MS) Windows based operating systems.

FOT, in this case, is a proprietary binary format of the executable type similar to the old .NE (new executable) that was used with Windows 3.x. The initial purpose of the FOT format was to interface or link to TrueType Font (TTF) files that could not be used directly by Windows 3.x. Then, in later versions of MS Windows (up to Windows XP), FOT files became compatible and accessible through calls to Windows API functions.

A FOT file basically contains references to the TTF font files to be installed. This being the case, FOT files is used in the installation process of "embedded fonts" in Windows and allow such fonts to be transferred between computers. Therefore, it is necessary that, for a FOT file to work correctly, the associated TTF files must remain in their initial location, if the latter change their location, the reference will give an error.

In newer versions of Windows, FOT files lose their usefulness, as they are temporary system files created for compatibility purposes. It should be noted that no application is associated with this type of file, therefore its manual opening is not recommended.

How Can I Open FOT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FOT file is to find a FOT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FOT 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 FOT 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 FOT file opener then try to search online for "FOT viewer", "application to open FOT file" or "open FOT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FOT file

How Can I Open FOT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FOT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FOT 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 FOT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FOT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FOT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FOT file then try to search for "FOT viewer", "application to open FOT file" or "read FOT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FOT file

How Can I Open FOT File on Android

If you downloaded a FOT 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 FOT 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 "FOT".
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 "FOT viewer", "FOT 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 FOT File on iPhone or iPad

To open FOT 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 FOT 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 "FOT". This way you can find apps which can open FOT 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 "FOT viewer" or "FOT file" online in your favorite search engine.