Opening FSH Files

The FSH file type is primarily associated with OpenGL SDK.

FSHFile Extension FSH
File extension: FSH
File type:  fragment shader

What is an FSH file?

FSH files mostly belong to OpenGL SDK by OpenGL. FSH file extension is used to save 3D fragment shaders created using OpenGL graphics library. An FSH file (fragment shader) contains graphics functions for shading fragments (a pixel in a 3D image) which graphical processing units of computers use to process and render effects such as shadows and colors. FSH file extension is also associated with video games data. FIFA World Cup 2002 and SimCity 4 use FSH files to store game archives. Aquazone a legacy video game set in a fish aquarium used FSH file extension to store fish data. FSH file extension is also used to save waypoint and route data in GIS applications such as GPSBabel.

How can I open an FSH file?

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

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How to convert FSH files to OBJ, STL, PLY, 3DS, FBX, STP, ...

If you want to convert or edit an FSH file, you can use our free Online FSH File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. Just click the "Choose your .fsh file to view this image" button on this page.
  2. After your file is opened in browser,
  3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
  4. Then select the 3D format (e.g. STL, OBJ, 3DS, X, X3D, STP, PLY, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert FSH files:

  1. OpenGL SDK by OpenGL
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FSH files are often referred to as OpenGL SDK 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Coolfish (encrypted data) by CompSci
    CoolFish is a discontinued Java applet for encrypting sensitive emails and attachments. Some data used by this utility are stored in FP files. This file format is classified as Data.
  3. Fifa World Cup 2002 (game archive) by Electronic Arts
    FIFA World Cup 2002 is the second installment of the official FIFA football video game series developed by Electronic Arts. The FSH file used by the game contained the game archive. This file format is classified as Game.
  4. GPSBabel (waypoints and routes) by Robert Lipe and community
    GPSBabel is a software for transferring GPS data between GPS programs/devices such as the ones developed by Google, Magellan, Raymarine and Garmin. The routes, waypoints and tracks data used by GPSBabel and such programs may be stored in FSH files. This file format is classified as GIS. Related links: Geographic information system, Google Earth, Voyage Planner, Garmin

FSH file format:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. In the following you will find our evaluation of the FSH files:

The FSH extension is very commonly used. This FSH file itself is among the most popular common file types and is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. But the following two file formats are common:

The remaining 45% of all FSH files are files with no common format, such as Electronic Arts graphics, Source, PDF, TFORM, ifdef, FLASH, precision, varying and uniform. These files are often connected to frag, shader, basic, outline, glitch, color or blur. You can get all the details of your FSH file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .fsh file to view this image" above.

Technical Data for FSH File Extension

File classification:
3D Image
Related files:

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: IrfanView.fsh, FileType: IrfanView FSH File, AppName: IrfanView
EXEFile: i_view32.exe

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: DEP_FSH
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Furcadia\fsheditor.exe

ProgramID: IrfanView.fsh
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IrfanView\i_view32.exe

ProgramID: IrfanView.fsh
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IRFANV~1\i_view32.exe


an fsh fragment shader is a special file format by OpenGL and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FSH files

  • Associate the FSH file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open fragment shaders. Because only the current version supports the latest FSH file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the OpenGL manufacturer website after an available OpenGL SDK update.
  • To make sure that your FSH file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .FSH file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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