Free online FP3 to CSV converter
Export records from legacy FileMaker Pro 3 databases to CSV.
Convert FP3 to CSV online - free
Column separator
Excel in many European languages expects a semicolon; with commas it puts everything into one column.
Character encoding
If Excel shows broken accents, choose UTF-8 with BOM or the Windows code page.
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How it works
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Perform .fp3 to .csv conversion
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How to convert fp3 to csv file
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A spreadsheet or data-import system may require CSV even when the records are stored in an old FileMaker database. Exporting them makes the tabular data easier to exchange, but does not preserve the database’s structure or behavior.
What the FP3 format is
In the Databases category, .fp3 identifies a database file created by FileMaker Pro 3. It can contain records and fields as well as FileMaker-specific elements such as layouts, scripts, and relationships. These files are mainly encountered in legacy systems and archives.
What the CSV format is
CSV is plain text arranged as rows and fields separated by a delimiter, commonly a comma. Spreadsheets, databases, and data-processing tools widely support it. CSV carries tabular values, not FileMaker layouts, scripts, relationships, field types, or formulas.
Online on 101convert.com
- Upload the FP3 file on the 101convert.com converter page.
- Before converting, set the column separator and character encoding if needed.
- Convert the file and download the resulting CSV.
Offline with desktop software
FileMaker Pro 7 can convert databases created by FileMaker Pro 3 and export their records. It is discontinued software for Windows and Mac OS X; current Claris FileMaker Pro releases do not directly convert FP3 files.
- Open the FP3 file in FileMaker Pro 7 and accept the conversion prompt. Save the converted database.
- Show the records you need to export. FileMaker exports the current found set, so find all records if you need the complete database.
- Choose File → Export Records, select the comma-separated text format, choose the fields and their order, then save the export with a
.csvextension.
Quality and compatibility
Review the CSV in the destination application: delimiters and character encoding must match its import settings, and values containing delimiters or line breaks need correct CSV quoting. Importers may also interpret dates, numbers, and leading zeros differently. CSV contains exported field values only; formulas, relationships, layouts, scripts, and field definitions are not retained. Container-field content may require separate handling rather than a usable value in the CSV.
FP3 vs CSV: format comparison
How the FP3 and CSV formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .FP3 FileMaker Pro database | .CSV Comma-Separated Values |
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| Plain-text readable | No | Yes |
| Data types | Typed | Typed |
| Nested structures | Yes | No |
| Formulas | Yes | No |
| Multiple tables or sheets | Yes | No |
| Typical file size | Medium | Small |
| Open standard | No | Yes |
| Best used for | Data exchange | Data exchange |
| Introduced | 1995 | — |
| Developer | FileMaker, Inc. (now Claris International Inc.) | — |
| MIME type | — | text/csv |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
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Frequently asked questions
Is the FP3 to CSV converter free?
Yes, converting FP3 to CSV on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my FP3 file be?
You can upload FP3 files up to 10 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 50 MB per file and 20 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert FP3 to CSV?
No. The FP3 to CSV conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid FP3 file for this FP3 to CSV conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.