FTS file format description

Many people often share .fts files without providing instructions on how to use them. This can make it difficult for users to determine which program is compatible for editing, converting, or printing .fts files. To address this issue, we have created this page to offer assistance and guidance on handling .fts files. We provide information on compatible software, editing instructions and conversion options to help users effectively interact with .fts files.

Our aim is to simplify the process and promote seamless use of the .fts file format.

3 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.fts - Windows Help Full-Text Search Index

The FTS document files are related to Windows Help. The FTS file is a Windows Help Full Text Search Index. When you run Help, if you click the Index button, the Help file is indexed, and a Full Text Search (.fts) file is created. This file may be larger than the Help file itself. The Windows Help seems to be no longer supported.

Application:Windows Help
Category:Document files
Mime-type:application/x-winhelp
Magic:- / -
Aliases:-

Windows Help Full-Text Search Index related extensions:

  • xdp XML Data Package
  • cwwp ClarisWorks Word Processor Document
  • cg3 Cabri 3D Document
  • feg Art Explosion Greeting Card Factory E-Card
  • pptxml Microsoft PowerPoint XML Presentation
  • cidf Creative ID Document

.fts - FastTrack Schedule Data

The FTS data files are related to FastTrack Schedule. The FTS file is a FastTrack Schedule Data. FastTrack Schedule is a project management software for organizing, tracking and reporting.

Application:FastTrack Schedule
Category:Data files
Mime-type:application/octet-stream
Magic:- / -
Aliases:-

FastTrack Schedule Data related extensions:

  • mpr FileMaker Pro Dictionary Data
  • vrmesh V-Ray Mesh File
  • mswallet Microsoft Wallet Item Package
  • fbl7 FinalBuilder v7 Project Log
  • lg1 ScadaWorks ScadaBuilder Log
  • rep AAICWpro Autoresponder Data

.fits - Flexible Image Transport System Image

The FITS graphic files are related to XnView. The FITS file is a Flexible Image Transport System Image. FITS stands for "Flexible Image Transport System" and is the standard astronomical data format endorsed by both NASA and the IAU. FITS is much more than an image format (such as JPG or GIF) and is primarily designed to store scientific data sets consisting of multi-dimensional arrays (1-D spectra, 2-D images or 3-D data cubes) and 2-dimensional tables containing rows and columns of data.

Application:XnView
Category:Graphic files
Mime-type:application/octet-stream
Magic:- / -
Aliases:fit, fts

Flexible Image Transport System Image related extensions:

  • $s ZX Spectrum Hobetta Image
  • 2bp Pocket PC Bitmap Image
  • 2d Amapi Image
  • 411 Sony Mavica Picture
  • 4bt GoDot Image
  • 73i TI-73 Bitmap

Be careful.

It is important to understand that the .fts file extension is not limited to a particular set of applications. Other programs besides the intended ones can also use the .fts extension to create files. This includes potentially harmful programs or malware that may generate .fts files for various purposes. Be especially cautious with .fts files coming from untrusted or unknown sources.

Can't open a .fts file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize an extension, you receive the following message:

Select an app to open this .fts file

To set the .fts file association in Windows 11, you can follow these steps

  1. Open the Settings app by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the gear icon.
  2. In the Settings app, click on System and then select Apps from the left-hand side menu.
  3. Scroll down and click on the Default apps option.
  4. Under the Default apps section, you will find various categories such as Email, Web browser, and Music player.
  5. Locate the category that matches the file type you want to associate, such as Photos for image files or Video player for video files.
  6. Click on the current default app listed under the category. A list of available apps will appear.
  7. Choose the app you want to set as the default for that file type. If the desired app is not listed, click on More apps to see additional options or click on Look for an app in the Microsoft Store to search for apps in the Store.
  8. After selecting the app, it will become the default choice for opening files of that type.

It's worth mentioning that you don't always need to set .fts file association. Many applications can open .fts files without requiring any specific file association to be set.

The .fts file extension is often given incorrectly

Based on searches conducted on our site in the past year, we have compiled a list of the most common misspellings. These frequent misspellings can cause confusion and hinder search accuracy. Our goal in providing this list is to help users find the right information more easily and enhance their overall search experience on our website.

These misspellings were the most common in the past year:

bts, cts, dts, ets, ffs, fgs, fhs, frs, fs, fst, ft, ft5, ftc, ftw, ftx

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

There is a possibility that the .fts filename extension is misspelled. To assist users in identifying potential errors, we provide a list of similar file extensions in our database.

Filename extensions similar to .fts:

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Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8/10, Windows 11, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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