FileMaker upgrades and database migration
Older FileMaker versions miss years of security fixes, performance improvements and features such as the Data API and AI functions. We plan and carry out upgrades — and migrations from other platforms into FileMaker — so your data arrives intact and your team keeps working.
Stuck on an old version
Upgrades get postponed because nobody is sure what will break. Meanwhile the server operating system ages, plug-ins stop being supported and new staff struggle with a dated interface. A planned upgrade, tested on a copy before anything changes in production, removes that uncertainty.
The upgrade and migration process
Compatibility review
Checking scripts, plug-ins, functions and server settings against the target version.
Test upgrade
Running the upgrade on a copy and testing key workflows with your team.
Data migration
Moving data from Access, Excel, SQL databases or legacy FileMaker files with integrity checks.
Modernisation
Optional clean-up of scripts and layouts to use newer features.
Cut-over
A scheduled switch with rollback plan and post-launch support.
Common scenarios
- Upgrading from a FileMaker version that is no longer supported
- Replacing a Microsoft Access database with FileMaker
- Consolidating several FileMaker files into one structure
- Moving from spreadsheets to a proper relational database
What you get from upgrading
- Security
- Current versions receive security updates and support modern encryption.
- Performance
- Newer server versions and optimised scripts usually run faster.
- New capabilities
- Access to features such as the Data API, JSON functions and AI script steps.
Risks we manage
- Third-party plug-ins may need updates or replacements.
- Data migration needs agreed rules for duplicates, missing values and field mapping.
- Plan the cut-over for a quiet period and keep the old system read-only for a short time.
Upgrades & migration: common questions
Ready to plan the next step?
Tell us about your current setup and what you’d like to achieve with Upgrades & migration. We’ll reply with options, a timeline and a cost estimate.