File Extension Library


.FME File Extension

  • Developer by: Safe Software
  • Category: GIS Files
  • Format: Text

What are .FME files and how to open them?

Can't open .FME file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .FME file.

What is a .FME file extension?

.FME file extension is created by Safe Software. .FME has been classified as GIS Files. The format of .FME file is Text.

.FME is FME Mapping File

Spatial data mapping file created by FME Workbench, a visual data translation program included with FME Desktop; stored in plain text and contains "functions" and "factories" which manipulate spatial data between different formats.

The FME Workbench application natively saves projects as .FMW files. However, you can choose to save the file in the FME text format by selecting File → Save As... and choosing "FME Mapping File" from the drop down list.

NOTE: FME files can be run through the FME Universal Translator, which is also included with FME Desktop.

List of all softwares that can open the FME Mapping File
Windows
Safe Software FME Desktop

How to fix problems with .FME files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .FME files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .FME file format
  2. You need to check the .FME file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)