Opening FP3 files using FastReport Viewer

2025-05-30

Opening FP3 files using FastReport Viewer

FP3 files are reports created with the popular report generation tool, FastReport. This format is widely used to store ready-to-view report data that can be easily shared or saved for later analysis. However, to open and view such files, a special program is required — FastReport Viewer.

 


 

What is FP3?  

FP3 is a proprietary file format developed by Fast Reports Inc. It contains:  

  • a report ready for viewing,  
  • data structure,  
  • formatting,  
  • images, and other design elements.  

The main advantage of FP3 is that the file is fully prepared and does not require reprocessing of source data or report templates.

 

What is FastReport Viewer?  

FastReport Viewer is a free application designed for convenient viewing, printing, and exporting of FP3 files. Thanks to its intuitive interface and a wide range of features, the Viewer allows you to work effectively with reports without needing complex software.

 

How to open an FP3 file with FastReport Viewer?  

Download the application from the official website of Fast Reports Inc. using this link. Then, install the program following the setup wizard's prompts.  

After installation, find the FastReport Viewer icon on the desktop or in the Start menu. Launch the program by double-clicking the icon.  

In the program interface, click "Open" to load the FP3 file.

FastReport Viewer


In the pop-up dialog window, select the desired FP3 file on your computer. Then, click the "Open" button. The file will open for viewing and printing. Alternatively, drag the desired file into the FastReport Viewer window. The file will open automatically for reading.

An FP3 file opened in FastReport Viewer


After loading the FP3 file into the Viewer, you can:  

  • View the report: browse pages, zoom in or out.
  • Print: send the report to the printer, preserving all formatting settings.

 


 

Advantages of using FastReport Viewer  

  1. Simplicity and ease of use: the program requires no special skills and is quickly mastered.  
  2. High performance: FP3 files open instantly, even if the report contains many pages or complex elements.  
  3. Printing flexibility: ability to adjust parameters before sending the report to print.

Flexible settings for report printing

 


 

Conclusion

FastReport Viewer is the ideal solution for working with FP3 files. It allows you to easily open, view, print, and export reports. If you regularly work with FP3 reports, this program will become your reliable tool for efficient data interaction.  

Download FastReport Viewer today and enjoy the convenience of working with FP3 files!

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