All about FH Files

The FH file type is primarily associated with Freehand MX.

FHFile Extension FH
File extension: FH
File type:  graphics file

What is an FH file

FH files mostly belong to Freehand MX by Adobe. FH is file history backup file created by application Backup Exec. Backup Exec application stores backup data for a physical or a virtual computer system. User can perform backup at regular interval.

How to open FH files

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

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Easily convert FH files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit an FH file, you can use our free Online FH File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .fh file to view" on this page.
  2. After your file is opened in browser,
  3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
  4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert FH files:

  1. Freehand MX by Adobe
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FH files are often referred to as Freehand MX backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. MusicPad Pro

Technical Data for FH File Extension

File classification:
Backup
Related files:
fh11, fh10, fh9, fhmx, fh8, fh7, fh5, ai, fh3, zip, eps, indd, acsm

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.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FAMILY~1\Program\Fh.exe %1


an fh graphics file is a special file format by Adobe and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FH files

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