FileMaker Updates

Wondering if you should update your FileMaker? Always check back here for all the latest and greatest information and links!

When it comes to updates, we’ve noticed a few different… let’s say “personality types.”

1. Has the need to update everything as soon as possible – Newer is obviously better!
2. Never thinks they should update – always skeptical it’s going to “break” something or “change everything.”
3. “Wait… I have to update something?”

No matter what kind of person you are, we will guide you so you can stay, well, updated.

Should I update?

FM minor update

We will stop support of FileMaker 18 at the end of Summer 2023: If you are still running Filemaker 18 on your computer or iOS device, you should be updated to Filemaker 19 immediately.

Current Version of FileMaker recommended: FileMaker 19.5 for Windows and FileMaker 19.6 for Macs (use links below)

Step-by-step guide

Follow these steps in order:

1. Uninstall the current version of Filemaker

• Windows: Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Uninstall Filemaker Pro
• Mac: Applications folder > Drag Filemaker Folder to trash > empty trash
  

*When a new major version of FileMaker is released, you must manually uninstall the old version and install the new version.

2. Download the latest version of Filemaker using the following guides:

• Computer
• IOS Device