Claris FileMaker 2025 is now available and here is an overview of the new features.
What is new in FileMaker 2025?
The Claris FileMaker 2025 (version 22) Platform release for is now available as of 9 July 2025 and demonstrates Claris’ on-going commitment to embrace transformative technologies. Whether you’re a long-time FileMaker user or just exploring how to modernise your internal systems, this latest release makes it easier than ever to introduce AI, web-accessible interfaces, and smart search to your workflows—all while keeping your trusted data and business logic intact.
Here’s what you need to know:
Enhanced AI Capabilities
- LLM integration: Call external large language models (e.g., OpenAI) using native FileMaker scripting functions.
- Vector search: Use embeddings to power similarity-based search and retrieval from structured or unstructured data sets.
- Natural language query (NLQ): Allow users to ask questions of their data using plain language inputs.
Licensing Simplified & Unified
- FileMaker 2025 includes access to FileMaker, Claris Connect, and Claris Studio under a unified license, making it easier for clients to adopt the full platform.
Platform Enhancements
- FileMaker Pro: Improved development experience including layout updates, scripting enhancements, and UI refinements.
- FileMaker Server: Increased performance, reliability, and simplified deployment options.
- FileMaker Go: Better responsiveness and compatibility across iOS and iPadOS devices.
- WebDirect: Smoother user experience and improved configuration for delivering browser-based access.
- Claris Studio: Now tightly integrated with FileMaker, enabling bidirectional data flow, shared tables, and streamlined user input across web and desktop. Additionally, Claris Studio access can now be linked to 3rd party identity providers.
Ready to upgrade your business to FileMaker 2025?
The new benefits of FileMaker 2025 mean you can layer power AI into existing solutions without any major redevelopment work. Support for natural language input allow smarter and more intuitive applications to improve your business decision making.
Now that separate licensing isn't required for Claris Connect and Claris Studio, you can seamlessly add browser accessible forms and views which can be quickly shared - perfect for remote teams collaboration, client data entry and interactive dashboards.
At DataTherapy, we specialise in building custom apps for business using the Claris FileMaker platform. Whether you need training, support, cloud hosting or are ready to go all-in on developing a new app from scratch—we can help.
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