Tips to open FT10 file

Can't open the FT10 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FT10 files as well as a list of programs that support FT10 files.

FT10 file extension

File Name FreeHand 10 Drawing Template
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Vector Image Files

The FT10 file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FT10 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FT10 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is FT10 file?

The file in the FT10 format belongs to the Vector Image Files category. The creator of this file is Adobe Systems. In addition to this file, the Vector Image Files category includes 138 related files. FreeHand 10 Drawing Template appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the FT10 file. The Adobe Fireworks, Adobe FreeHand MX programs will also handle the file when the Adobe Flash Professional program does not fulfill its role.

How to open FT10 file?

The main problem with FreeHand 10 Drawing Template is that the FT10 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that FT10 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FT10 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Adobe Flash Professional

In this case, you should first verify that the Adobe Flash Professional application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Flash Professional into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support FT10 files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Flash Professional with FT10 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the FT10 file still does not use the Adobe Flash Professional program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Adobe Flash Professional application as the default for handling the FT10 file.

Step 3. Update Adobe Flash Professional to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Adobe Flash Professional program, it is possible that FreeHand 10 Drawing Template requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FT10 file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The FT10 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the FT10 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FT10 file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected FT10 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of FT10 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FT10 file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted FT10 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the FT10 file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the FT10 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FT10 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FT10 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.