Opening an FHC File

The FHC file type is primarily associated with Freehand.

FHC	File extension: FHC
	File type:	Freehand files

What is an FHC file

FHC files mostly belong to Freehand by Macromedia. Use our "Online FHC Text Viewer" below to analyze your FHC file and to see all text it contains.

How to open an FHC file

You need a suitable software like Freehand to open an FHC file. You need a suitable software like Freehand from Macromedia to open an FHC file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your FHC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a FHC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Trouble Opening a .FHC File? These Steps Will Help

Since .FHC files come from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A graphic designer likely sent a Macromedia Freehand file. A genealogist suggests a Family Historian chart, while engineers use Canute FHC for sprinkler data.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer:
- Readable text/XML often implies a genealogy chart.
- "PK" means it is a zipped archive.
- Scrambled binary suggests proprietary Freehand or Canute data.
Use the Original Software: Opening it usually requires the original app like Macromedia Freehand, Family Historian, or Canute FHC; if unsure, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for FHC File Extension

Related files:

fch, old, fh10, fh3, fh4

Mime type:

image/x-freehand

an fhc Freehand file is a special file format by Macromedia and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FHC files

Associate the FHC file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open Freehand files. Because only the current version supports the latest FHC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Macromedia manufacturer website after an available Freehand update.
To make sure that your FHC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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