FTL File Extension

What is FTL file?

FTL filename suffix is mostly used for FreeMarker Template Format files. FreeMarker Template Format specification was created by The FreeMarker Project. FTL files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. FTL file format, along with 1205 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. FreeMarker supports FTL files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used. FreeMarker software was developed by Apache Software Foundation, and on its official website you may find more information about FTL files or the FreeMarker software program.

Programs which support FTL file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support FTL files. Files with FTL suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with FTL extension?

Being unable to open files with FTL extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with FTL extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install FreeMarker software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FTL files is that no program that can handle FTL files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download FreeMarker and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download FreeMarker installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Apache Software Foundation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of FreeMarker and update if needed

You still cannot access FTL files although FreeMarker is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that FreeMarker cannot handle files with FTL may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of FreeMarker is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate FreeMarker Template Format files with FreeMarker

After installing FreeMarker (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open FTL files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the FTL file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the FreeMarker installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FTL files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the FTL file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FTL extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the FTL file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the FTL file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the FTL in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FTL file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the FTL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with FTL extension is complete and error-free

If the FTL file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with FTL extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the FreeMarker Template Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open FreeMarker

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with FreeMarker Template Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FTL files affecting older versions of given software.

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