FME Version
Introduction
FME offers extensive support for various Esri-related formats. This article discusses working with Esri-dependent formats in FME and the compatible software versions from Safe Software and Esri.
For information on using FME Flow and Esri ArcGIS Software, please see Using FME Flow with Esri ArcGIS Software for supported options.
Working with Esri Dependent Formats in FME
To use certain formats within FME, it is necessary to have additional software installed and properly licensed on the same machine. Specifically, working with certain Esri formats requires the installation of a supported and licensed version of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, or ArcMap. For FME Flow, ArcGIS Server must be used. Please see Using FME Flow with Esri ArcGIS Software for more information.
A comprehensive list of ArcGIS-dependent formats can be found here. If you encounter difficulties using an Esri format, please refer to the troubleshooting steps outlined in the Formats Missing, Greyed Out, or Have Unmet Dependencies article.
What is a Supported Version?
FME support will be available for an ArcGIS version until it has been retired by Esri. This means that FME will be backward compatible with Esri versions until that version is retired by Esri unless there is a technical change, such as Python support. Please review Safe Sofware’s support policy for more information about technical and customer support. Please review Esri’s Product Life Cycle for Esri-specific support information, which is linked below.
Compatible Version of FME for my Installed Esri ArcGIS Software
The tables below offer a concise summary of the compatible FME versions for your installed Esri ArcGIS version. It is worth noting that older FME versions might function with Esri versions not explicitly mentioned, but this compatibility is not guaranteed by Safe Software. The FME versions listed in these tables take into account various factors, such as Python versions and other limitations, which are detailed in the Comments column. It is advised to use the latest available version of FME when possible.
ArcGIS Pro
Please consult ArcGIS Pro Product Life Cycle for Esri's ArcGIS Pro support timelines
| Esri Product Version (Python) | Min FME Version | Max FME Version | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
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ArcGIS Pro 3.5.x (3.11.11) |
FME 2025.0.2 | Latest Version | |
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ArcGIS Pro 3.4.x (3.11.10) |
FME 2024.2 | Latest Version | |
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ArcGIS Pro 3.3.x (3.11) |
FME 2024.0.2.2 | Latest Version | |
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ArcGIS Pro 3.2.x (3.9.18) |
FME 2023.2 | Latest Version | |
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ArcGIS Pro 3.1.4 (3.9.16) |
FME 2022.2.4 | Latest Version | |
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ArcGIS Pro 3.0.6 (3.9.11) |
FME 2022.1 | FME 2025.0 Final Version | |
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ArcGIS Pro 2.9.11 (3.7.11) Retired |
FME 2021.2 | FME 2023 Final Version | For workspaces not using Esri Python, the latest FME version is compatible. |
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ArcGIS Pro 2.8.7 (3.7.10) Retired |
FME 2021.0.2 | FME 2023 Final Version | For workspaces not using Esri Python, use FME 2024.2 or older. |
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ArcGIS Pro 2.7.7 (3.7.9) Retired |
FME 2020.2.2 | FME 2023 Final Version | For workspaces not using Esri Python, use FME 2024.2 or older. |
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ArcGIS Pro 2.6.10 (3.6.9) Retired |
FME 2020.1.2 | FME 2022 Final Version | For workspaces not using Esri Python, use FME 2024.2 or older. See FME 2023 Workspace fails to load ArcPy with ArcGIS Pro 2.6/ArcGIS Server 10.8.1 or prior. |
ArcGIS Enterprise (ArcGIS Server)
Please consult ArcGIS Enterprise Product Life Cycle for Esri's ArcGIS Pro support timelines
| Esri Product Version (Python) | Min FME Version | Max FME Version | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
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ArcGIS Enterprise 11.5 (3.11.11) |
FME 2025.0.2 | Latest Version | |
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ArcGIS Enterprise 11.4 (3.11.10) |
FME 2024.2 | Latest Version | |
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ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3 (3.11) |
FME 2024.0.2.2 | Latest Version | |
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ArcGIS Enterprise 11.2 (3.9.18) |
FME 2023.2 | Latest Version | |
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ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 (3.9.16) |
FME 2022.2 | Latest Version | If connecting to ArcGIS Portal via FME, please use FME 2022.2.6.x (b22801) or FME 2023.0.1.x (b22315) or newer as there is a known issue regarding web connections. Please see Known Issue - FME fails to create a portal web connection to ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 for more information. |
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ArcGIS Enterprise 11.0 (3.9.11) |
FME 2022.1 | FME 2025.1 Final Version | |
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ArcGIS Enterprise 10.9.1 (3.7.11/2.7.18) |
FME 2021.2 |
Esri ArcGIS Python 3.7: FME 2023 Final Version Esri ArcGIS Python 2.7: FME 2021 Final Version |
For workspaces not using Esri Python, the latest FME Version is compatible. |
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ArcGIS Enterprise 10.9 (3.7.9/2.7.18) Retired |
FME 2021.0.2 | Esri ArcGIS Python 3.7: FME 2023 Final Version
Esri ArcGIS Python 2.7: FME 2021 Final Version |
For workspaces not using Esri Python, the latest FME Version is compatible. |
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ArcGIS Enterprise 10.8.1 (3.6.10/2.7.18) |
FME 2019.1.3 |
Esri ArcGIS Python 3.6: FME 2023 Final Version Esri ArcGIS Python 2.7: FME 2021 Final Version |
For workspaces not using Esri Python, the latest FME Version is compatible. See FME 2023 Workspace fails to load ArcPy with ArcGIS Pro 2.6/ArcGIS Server 10.8.1 or prior. |
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ArcGIS Enterprise 10.8 (3.6.9/2.7.16) https://support.esri.com/en-us/products/arcgis-pro/life-cycle |
FME 2019.1.3 | FME 2022.2.4 |
ArcGIS Desktop - ArcMap
Note: Esri Python 2.7 compatibility is only available with FME 2021.2 and older. FME 2022 and newer no longer support Esri Python 2.7. For more details, please see the Python 2.7 deprecation article. If you are planning to use Esri Python with FME 2022.0 and newer, please use ArcGIS Pro.
Please consult ArcGIS Desktop - ArcMap Product Lifecycle for Esri's ArcGIS Desktop support timelines
| Esri Product Version (Python) |
Min FME Version | Max FME Version | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
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ArcMap 10.8.2 (2.7.18) |
FME 2019.1.3 | FME 2021.2 | |
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ArcMap 10.8.1 (2.7.18) |
FME 2019.1.3 | FME 2021.2 | |
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ArcMap 10.8 (2.7.18) |
FME 2019.1.3 | FME 2021.2 |
Esri Data Interoperability
For information on FME and Esri Data Interoperability, see What are the build numbers of the Data Interoperability extension for versions of ArcGIS Pro?
Additional Resources
- Comparison of Esri-Based Readers and Writers in FME
- FME 2023 Workspace fails to load ArcPy with ArcGIS Pro 2.6/ArcGIS Server 10.8.1 or prior
- Geodatabase Formats Missing, Greyed Out or Have Unmet Dependencies
- How to Create an ArcGIS Enterprise Portal Web Connection (OAuth 2.0)
- Known Issue: Cannot Create Esri Geodatabase Formats When a Retired Version of an Esri Product is Installed and Licensed
- Tutorial: Getting Started with Geodatabase
- Using FME Flow with Esri ArcGIS Software
- No Module Named ArcPy: Importing Esri's ArcPy for Use with FME
- How FME Interacts With Esri Coordinate Systems
Comments
2 comments
Hi FME Community,
Would this mean that FME 2024.2.3 Flow and Form both support ArcGIS Pro 3.3?
This I understand from the column “Max Latest FME Version”, i.e., all versions from Min FME version up to Max FME version support ArcGIS Pro 3.3 (second row first table)?
Regards, Helmoet.
Hi Helmoet,
I can confirm that FME Flow 2024.2 (build 24783) and FME Form 2024.2, both are working if ArcGIS Server 11.2 and ArcGIS Pro 3.1 are installed on the same server. However I do not know if FME Flow will work with ESRI data without ArcGIS Server, if only ArcGIS Pro will be installed, as FME Flow (former known as FME Server) is using the ArcGIS Server license. It is actually that FME products are needing ArcGIS products to be installed, and not vice-versa.
As you have ArcGIS Pro 3.3 it means that you can install any FME Form version starting with 2024.0.2.2, till the latest one (currently FME Form 2025.0.1, released 2025-04-02)
Regards, Iurie
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