FPSL File Extension

What is FPSL file?

Full format name of files that use FPSL extension is FileMaker Pro Snapshot Link. FileMaker Pro Snapshot Link format was developed by FileMaker. Files with FPSL extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. FPSL file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. FileMaker Pro supports FPSL files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Software named FileMaker Pro was created by FileMaker, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FPSL files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FPSL file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open FPSL files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. FPSL files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with FPSL extension?

Problems with accessing FPSL may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with FPSL files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with FPSL files.

Step 1. Install FileMaker Pro software

Problems with opening and working with FPSL files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with FPSL files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the FileMaker Pro developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download FileMaker Pro installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit FileMaker, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update FileMaker Pro to the latest version

You still cannot access FPSL files although FileMaker Pro is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that FileMaker Pro cannot handle files with FPSL may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of FileMaker Pro is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate FileMaker Pro Snapshot Link files with FileMaker Pro

After installing FileMaker Pro (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open FPSL files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the FPSL file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the FileMaker Pro installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FPSL files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the FPSL file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FPSL extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the FPSL for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the FPSL file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The FPSL may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FPSL file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the FPSL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the FPSL file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with FPSL extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the FileMaker Pro Snapshot Link file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open FileMaker Pro

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FPSL extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with FileMaker Pro Snapshot Link file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FPSL files affecting older versions of given software.

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