Opening an FHT File

The FHT file type is primarily associated with Family Historian.

FHT	File extension: FHT
	File type:	Text Scheme

What is an FHT file?

FHT files mostly belong to Family Historian by Calico Pie Limited. Family Historian is a family tree program with a different design philosophy. It uses GEDCOM-formatted files as its native format.The .FHT file is an exportable specification for diagram box contents.

How to open FHT files

You need a suitable software like Family Historian to open an FHT file. You need a suitable software like Family Historian from Calico Pie Limited to open an FHT 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 FHT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a FHT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Can't Open Your .FHT File? Try These Steps

Because .FHT files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from a genealogist, it is likely a Family Historian Text Scheme. If from a database developer, it may be a FoxPro Help Table.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
- Readable text or XML suggests a configuration file.
- Scrambled characters often indicate a compiled binary or legacy database.
Use the Original Software: Opening usually requires the original program, such as Calico Pie's Family Historian or Visual FoxPro; if uncertain, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect its format, extract metadata, and preview contents.

Technical Data for FHT File Extension

Related files:

fhd, fhr, fhq

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: FamilyHistorian.TextScheme
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FAMILY~1\Program\Fh.exe %1

an fht Text Scheme is a special file format by Calico Pie Limited and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FHT files

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