File Extension Database

Open FTL File

The FTL extension files have three different applications, namely:

FreeMarker

In this application, the FTL file is a file used by FreeMarker, which is a Java language template engine used to auto-generate text output.

FreeMarker software is distributed as an open source Java package that can be embedded in Java software products.

The FTL file contains the source text as well as the FreeMarker variable definitions and instructions that are used as placeholders for text substitutions.

The FTL is commonly used to auto-generate HTML web pages.

Faster Than Light

In this use, the FTL file follows the initials Faster Than Light and is a file that contains graphics and data that modify or expand the base gameplay, about the Faster Than Light game and that is generated when making a mod using Grognak's Mod Manager.

The FTL file is saved in the ZIP format.

Family Tree Legends

In the latter application, the FTL file is created by Family Tree Legends, hence the acronym.

Family Tree Legends is a free genealogy application used to organize family history information.

The FTL file contains names, photos, notes and other information related to the user's genealogy.

The FTL is used to, in addition to storing family genealogies, also to create prints.

Family Tree Legends allows users to integrate their data with other users, through the FTL file.

Family Tree Legends software can import GED files to FTL files using the import wizard, and it also provides an online backup service called Real-Time Internet Backup.

Software to open an FTL file

Due to the great diversity of the formats related to the FTL extension, you should, first, make sure of the type of format you have in your hands, and then have one of the following software packages:

FreeMarker
Grognak's Mod Manager
Pearl Street Family Tree Legends (Deprecated)

How Can I Open FTL File on Windows

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

How Can I Open FTL File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open FTL File on Android

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

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

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