Open FNT files

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Have you encountered a problem with a FNT file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a FNT file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your FNT file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is FNT file?

The file extension FNT denotes a Windows Font File, that is a Windows font files. Fnt files can contain either a bitmap or a vector font. Fnt is a pretty old format, which was already used in Windows 3.0. Meanwhile, TrueType and OpenType fonts have replaced the FNT format.

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Fonts are in short all alphanumeric characters, special characters and partly international characters represented in a specific style and cut. Well-known fonts are for example Arial, Helvetica or Times New Roman.

FNT files can still be opened with some programs, but already Windows XP did not register a file type for FNT anymore.

Programs which can open a FNT file

How to open file with FNT extension?

In order to open a file with FNT extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening FNT file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with FNT files, follow the instructions below.
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Install FontForge or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening FNT files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support FNT files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of FNT files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set FontForge as the default program for opening FNT files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate FNT files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the FontForge applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where FontForge has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with FNT files

Sometimes problems with opening FNT files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • FNT files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open FNT files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • FNT file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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