File Extension Database

Open FBC File

An FBC extension file is a compressed backup of a Family Tree File (FTM) created with Family Tree Maker by Ancestry.

About Family Tree Maker

This is a tool for beginners to create a family tree and map their ancestors.

This software comes with smart matching technology that automatically discovers the historical records of your ancestors and helps users to locate their family members.

This tool uses a setup wizard to add your family members and their details and eventually a family tree is created.

Detailed privacy features allow users to control every aspect of security and privacy.

The FBC file is created as a backup in case the original family tree file is lost or damaged.

Through the FBC file, the family tree can be restored by selecting "File?Restore from backup" within Family Tree Maker.

The above assumes that FBC backup files should not attempt to be opened manually, without the intervention of the Family Tree Maker software.

Family Tree Maker for DOS uses the FBC file extension, while Family Tree Maker for Windows saves backups as FBK files, however Family Tree Maker version 16 or earlier can open FBC files.

Software to open and work with FBC file

Family Tree Maker

How Can I Open FBC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FBC file is to find a FBC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FBC 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 FBC 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 FBC file opener then try to search online for "FBC viewer", "application to open FBC file" or "open FBC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FBC file

How Can I Open FBC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FBC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FBC 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 FBC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FBC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FBC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FBC file then try to search for "FBC viewer", "application to open FBC file" or "read FBC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FBC file

How Can I Open FBC File on Android

If you downloaded a FBC 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 FBC 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 "FBC".
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 "FBC viewer", "FBC 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 FBC File on iPhone or iPad

To open FBC 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 FBC 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 "FBC". This way you can find apps which can open FBC 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 "FBC viewer" or "FBC file" online in your favorite search engine.

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