How to convert your FFS file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your FFS file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert FFS to another file type
The converter easily converts your FFS file to various formats—free and online. No ArcGIS or extra software needed.
- FFS to SHP
- FFS to KML
- FFS to KMZ
- FFS to GPX
- FFS to GEOJSON
- FFS to TOPOJSON
- FFS to TIF
- FFS to TIFF
- FFS to ECW
- FFS to SID
- FFS to IMG
- FFS to DEM
Convert a file to FFS
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the FFS file type—in the best quality.
- LAZ to FFS
- KMZ to FFS
- DTM to FFS
- CSV to FFS
- DEM to FFS
- PRJ to FFS
- LAS to FFS
- GPX to FFS
- DSM to FFS
- SHP to FFS
- DBF to FFS
- KML to FFS
About FFS files
FFS files, commonly associated with FreeFileSync, store synchronization settings and are crucial in maintaining file consistency across different systems. However, when it comes to converting these files, users face a unique set of challenges.
FFS files are not typically converted into other formats due to their specialized purpose. They contain configuration data that is not directly transferable to common file formats like TXT, PDF, or DOC. This limitation stems from the inherent design of FFS files tailored to sync operations rather than data representation.
For those seeking to manage or reformat FFS file data, software solutions like Notepad++ can be used to view and edit the XML-based structure of FFS files. However, converting these files to formats such as XML, JSON, or CSV is more about restructuring the data manually rather than a straightforward conversion process.
While tools like Sublime Text and Visual Studio Code can assist in editing, users must understand the synchronization settings they are altering. This complexity often makes conversions tricky and prone to errors, highlighting the importance of using reliable conversion services.
Despite these challenges, Convert.Guru offers a user-friendly solution to these conversion needs. Although direct conversion of FFS files into other formats remains limited, Convert.Guru provides an intuitive interface for managing file format needs. We recommend simply dragging and dropping your FFS files onto the Convert.Guru webpage to explore available options, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.
In conclusion, while FFS files pose specific challenges, leveraging tools and platforms like Convert.Guru can simplify the process, ensuring data integrity and ease of use.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your FFS file.
Users also converted BIN files.
The FFS Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our FFS converter.