File Extension Database

Open FP5 File

An FP5 format and extension file is a database created by FileMaker Pro 5 or 6, a database management program for Macintosh and Windows platforms.

FileMaker is a cross-platform relational database application that integrates a database engine with a graphical user interface and security features, allowing users to modify the database by adding new elements to layouts, screens, or forms.

FileMaker 5 was the first major version of the program developed by Claris Corporation, and therefore the file has that acronym FP5.

Software to open an FP5 file

FileMaker Pro

How Can I Open FP5 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FP5 file is to find a FP5 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FP5 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 FP5 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 FP5 file opener then try to search online for "FP5 viewer", "application to open FP5 file" or "open FP5 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FP5 file

How Can I Open FP5 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FP5 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FP5 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 FP5 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FP5 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FP5 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FP5 file then try to search for "FP5 viewer", "application to open FP5 file" or "read FP5 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FP5 file

How Can I Open FP5 File on Android

If you downloaded a FP5 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 FP5 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 "FP5".
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 "FP5 viewer", "FP5 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 FP5 File on iPhone or iPad

To open FP5 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 FP5 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 "FP5". This way you can find apps which can open FP5 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 "FP5 viewer" or "FP5 file" online in your favorite search engine.