File Extension Database

Open FTW File

FTW format and extension files are created by Family Tree Maker, a genealogy tracing program.

FTW files contain genealogical data and are used by Family Tree Maker, which in turn allows you to create and share your family tree with others.

The FTW file also contains user settings and more information.

Family Tree Maker software produces a variety of charts, reports, and customizable family history books that are fed by the data from the FTW file.

Family Tree Maker software was originally developed by MyFamily.com, then passed to Ancestry.com, and ultimately comes under the domain of Mackiev Software.

To open and operate an FTW file you must have the software installed on your system

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How Can I Open FTW File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FTW file is to find a FTW file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FTW file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open FTW file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as FTW file opener then try to search online for "FTW viewer", "application to open FTW file" or "open FTW file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FTW file

How Can I Open FTW File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FTW file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FTW file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with FTW file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FTW file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FTW file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FTW file then try to search for "FTW viewer", "application to open FTW file" or "read FTW file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FTW file

How Can I Open FTW File on Android

If you downloaded a FTW file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded FTW file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "FTW".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "FTW viewer", "FTW file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open FTW File on iPhone or iPad

To open FTW File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the FTW file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "FTW". This way you can find apps which can open FTW files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "FTW viewer" or "FTW file" online in your favorite search engine.