FR3 File Extension

What is FR3 file?

An .FR3 file is a binary page layout file that is used by the FastReport applications for designing and creating reports. The FR3 file contains fillable forms, text, pictures, and formatting data that can be embedded into an application while printing the reports.  The FR3 file generates a prepared report in the FP3 format, which can be viewed using the FastReport Viewer application.

Programs which support FR3 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support FR3 files. FR3 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 09/25/2023

How to open file with FR3 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FR3 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to FastReport Form Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install FastReport Studio

Problems with opening and working with FR3 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with FR3 files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install FastReport Studio. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FR3 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download FastReport Studio installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Fast Reports Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of FastReport Studio and update if needed

If the problems with opening FR3 files still occur even after installing FastReport Studio, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of FastReport Studio is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why FR3 files are not compatible with FastReport Studio. The latest version of FastReport Studio should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign FastReport Studio to FR3 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FR3 files with latest version of FastReport Studio you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the FR3 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where FastReport Studio is installed, check the Always use this app to open FR3 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FR3 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select FastReport Studio and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FR3 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the FR3 file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the FR3 file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The FR3 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the FR3 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the FR3 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. FR3 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the FR3 file’s structure is intact

If the FR3 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 FR3 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

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 FastReport Form Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run FastReport Studio

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FR3 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 FastReport Form Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FR3 files affecting older versions of given software.

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