To use files created with versions earlier than 12, you'll need to convert them to the. Opening files from previous versionsįiles created by any version of FileMaker Pro since version 12 are in the FileMaker Pro 12 file format and have the filename extension. When you install FileMaker Pro with an upgrade license key, if a previous version isn't installed, you are asked to enter the license key for the previous version of the product. If you purchased FileMaker Pro as a single-license upgrade and choose to uninstall the previous version before upgrading to the latest version, make sure you have the license key for the previous version.

If you plan to use only the latest version, uninstall the previous version. Move plug-ins, dictionary information, and your preferences to the new version of FileMaker Pro. FileMaker Pro 12.0v5 and FileMaker Pro Advanced 12.0v5 Updater FileMaker 12.5 xDBC update for FileMaker Pro FileMaker Pro 12.0v4 and FileMaker Pro 12.0v4 Advanced Updater FileMaker Pro 12.0v3 and FileMaker Pro 12.0v3 Advanced Updater FileMaker 12.3.

Install the upgrade using your license certificate file (or license key, if you purchased a boxed version). If you are upgrading FileMaker Pro from a previous major version of FileMaker Pro (for example, from version 18 to 19), upgrade to the new version before uninstalling the previous version. Upgrading FileMaker Pro from a previous version (FileMaker Pro only)

Filemaker 19 upgrade