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.FHC·File Extension

FHC ImageA .fhc file is a FHC Image. It is a raster or vector image format used for photos, web assets and design work.

Extension.fhc
File typeFHC Image
CategoryImage
Charset
Compressible

What is a .fhc file?

A .fhc file is a FHC Image. It is a raster or vector image format used for photos, web assets and design work.

In the mime-db registry it maps to image/x-freehand. When serving .fhc over HTTP, set the Content-Type header as shown in Developer info below.

Related entities: it maps to image/x-freehand — and is delivered over HTTP via the Content-Type header.

  • Use Photoshop or GIMP to open and edit .fhc files.
  • Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:

Content-Type: image/x-freehand

Common software that reads/writes .fhc:

PhotoshopGIMPPaintPreview
.fhcextension of
format
FHC Imageserved as
mime type
image/x-freehandsent via header
http header
  • Web graphics and photos
  • Design assets and icons
  • Print and photography
  • Open the file with Photoshop, make your changes and save.
  • Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.
  • Create a new file and save it with the .fhc extension, or export this format from Photoshop.

What programs can open .fhc files?

Common options include Photoshop, GIMP, Paint. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .fhc file?

Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .fhc extension.

What is the relationship between .fhc and the image/x-freehand MIME type?

image/x-freehand is the media type identifier used for .fhc files during network transfer (for example in the HTTP Content-Type header).

Updated 2026-08-18

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