Tips to open FT9 file

Can't open the FT9 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FT9 files as well as a list of programs that support FT9 files.

FT9 file extension

File Name FreeHand 9 Drawing Template
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Vector Image Files

The FT9 file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FT9 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FT9 file on each system platform.

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

What is FT9 file?

The FT9 file has been categorized as Vector Image Files. The author of this format is Adobe Systems. Additionally, the Vector Image Files category contains 138 of other files. FreeHand 9 Drawing Template is most often found on 2 operating systems. 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 FT9 file. You can use Adobe Fireworks, Adobe FreeHand MX in case Adobe Flash Professional cannot be used.

How to open FT9 file?

An often recurring problem with FreeHand 9 Drawing Template is that FT9 is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that FT9 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FT9 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. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FT9 files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Flash Professional with FT9 files

If, despite the installed application, the FT9 file does not start in the Adobe Flash Professional application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FT9 file with the Adobe Flash Professional application.

Step 3. Update Adobe Flash Professional to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe Flash Professional with FreeHand 9 Drawing Template there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FT9 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the FT9 file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FT9 file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected FT9 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FT9 files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FT9 files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted FT9 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the FT9 file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FT9 file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.