FCF File Extension

What is FCF file?

Full format name of files that use FCF extension is Final Draft Converter Format. Final Draft Converter Format specification was created by Final Draft. FCF file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with FCF extension are categorized as Text Files files. The Text Files subset comprises 440 various file formats. Users are advised to use Final Draft software for managing FCF files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support FCF file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open FCF files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with FCF extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with FCF extension?

Problems with accessing FCF may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with FCF extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with FCF files.

Step 1. Download and install Final Draft

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FCF files is that no program that can handle FCF files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Final Draft or different compatible program, such as Storyist. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FCF files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Final Draft website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update Final Draft to the latest version

If the problems with opening FCF files still occur even after installing Final Draft, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Final Draft is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Final Draft cannot handle files with FCF may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Final Draft.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FCF files to Final Draft

If you have the latest version of Final Draft installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage FCF on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the FCF file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Final Draft is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FCF files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the FCF file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FCF extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the FCF is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper FCF file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The FCF may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FCF file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the FCF file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. FCF file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the FCF file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the FCF file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Final Draft Converter Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Final Draft

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with FCF extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Final Draft Converter Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FCF files affecting older versions of given software.

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