Convert FH12 to FH

Understanding fh12 and fh file formats

FH12 is a file format used by Macromedia FreeHand 12, a vector graphics editor popular before Adobe acquired Macromedia. FH12 files store vector illustrations, layouts, and design elements. The FH file extension is a generic term for FreeHand files, typically referring to earlier versions (such as FH3, FH5, FH7, etc.), but sometimes used as a general FreeHand document format.

Why convert fh12 to fh?

Converting FH12 files to the more generic FH format may be necessary for compatibility with older versions of FreeHand or for use with third-party applications that only support earlier FreeHand formats.

How to convert fh12 to fh

The best way to convert an FH12 file to an FH (earlier FreeHand) format is to use Macromedia FreeHand 12 itself. FreeHand 12 can open FH12 files and export them to earlier FreeHand formats (such as FH11, FH10, or even FH7), which are often recognized as generic FH files.

Step-by-step conversion using FreeHand 12

1. Open Macromedia FreeHand 12.
2. Go to File → Open and select your FH12 file.
3. Once the file is open, go to File → Save As.
4. In the Save as type dropdown, choose an earlier FreeHand version (e.g., FreeHand 10 Document (*.fh10) or FreeHand 7 Document (*.fh7)).
5. Click Save to create the new FH file.

Best software for fh12 to fh conversion

Macromedia FreeHand 12 is the most reliable software for this conversion. No modern third-party converters fully support FreeHand's proprietary formats. If you do not have access to FreeHand 12, you may try to find a legacy copy or use a virtual machine with an older operating system.

Tips and considerations

• Some features in FH12 may not be supported in earlier FH formats, so check your file after conversion.
• Always keep a backup of your original FH12 file before converting.
• If you need to use the file in modern vector editors, consider exporting to EPS or PDF from FreeHand.