FileMaker Pro Advanced is the tool you use to create a custom app. You also use FileMaker Pro Advanced to access your app on a Windows or Mac computer. Start by importing data from a spreadsheet or using a built-in Starter app to manage contacts, inventory, meetings, and more. Or even quickly build a new app from the beginning.

FileMaker Pro Advanced includes all of the features of FileMaker Pro plus a set of advanced development and customization tools. Get features to design and develop custom apps faster and easier. Plus, get robust analysis capabilities, powerful diagnostic tools, and much more. If you want to build more powerful and flexible apps for your business, then FileMaker Pro Advanced is for you.

Start quickly
Choose from a variety of professionally designed Starter Solutions to manage contacts, inventory, projects, invoices, assets, and more.

Import existing data
Bring your existing data into FileMaker Pro, including .CSV, Tab, XML, ODBC, and Microsoft Excel files.

Customize with ease
Use flexible design tools to make your layouts look and work just the way you want - without extensive development experience or IT skills.

Get built-in reporting tools
Easy-to-use reporting and charting tools make it easy to make summary reports, colorful charts, and executive dashboards with a few clicks. Save your information in popular Excel and PDF formats.

Share with your team
Create custom apps that work together seamlessly across iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac, and the web. Learn more about sharing information with your team.

Integrate with other programs
Exchange and interact with data from other applications. Plus, create live, 2-way connections with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL data sources.

Script Debugger
Instantly pinpoint problem areas in scripts and Script Triggers directly in the Script Workspace. Turn off Script Triggers when debugging to fine tune the troubleshooting process.

Data Viewer
Monitor fields, variables, and calculations while troubleshooting.

Multiple Table Import
Build or modify apps faster by importing multiple tables at once.

Enable Database Encryption
Enable AES 256-bit encryption with FileMaker Pro Advanced to protect data on a FileMaker client or on FileMaker Server.

Custom Menus
Create, change, or delete specific menu items or entire menu sets.

Custom Functions
Build your own functions and copy, paste, or import them into any FileMaker file.

Database Design Report
Run comprehensive reports on all elements of your database schema.

Kiosk Maker
Build applications where all menus are hidden.

External Function Plug-in API
Build more robust calculations and extend app capabilities.