In a world where spatial, tabular, 3D, and IoT data merge into complex information environments, there’s a need for a tool that not only keeps up but actually stays ahead of organizational demands. That tool is FME. The latest version of the platform from Safe Software, FME 2025.1, will transform the way we work with data.
With this update, users gain tools that help them complete projects faster, reduce errors, work more efficiently… and even more enjoyably!
For organizations, this means a real competitive edge through easier system integration and greater operational security. It also ensures enhanced data accessibility for all team members, regardless of their location or the language they speak. Read on for the full details!
FME Data Virtualization – Integrate Data Faster Than Ever Before
Instead of building costly integrations or manually transferring data, you can now create any API interface without writing a single line of code, directly from the data stored in FME.
With FME Data Virtualization, you can:
- Quickly access and share data from any source (web apps, databases, files, cloud services),
- Integrate with BI tools, AI models, and external systems without deploying middleware,
- Ensure security and compliance with OpenAPI standards.
This is a huge convenience for companies focused on scalability and automation. Thanks to this feature, your data becomes a ready-to-use service wherever you need it.
AI Assist – Faster Workflow Creation
Have you ever found yourself wondering what the next step should be when building a script, or which transformer would be most useful? Are you working on a script created by someone else and need to quickly understand how it works and what the process entails? AI Assist is here to help! It’s a contextual advisor powered by artificial intelligence that:
It’s like having an experienced FME expert supporting you through every step of script development.
Multi-Language Packs – Support for Multilingual Teams
Thanks to new language packs (French, German, Dutch, Hindi), FME users can now work with an interface they better understand. This not only improves user comfort but also facilitates quicker onboarding of new team members and reduces errors caused by misunderstandings of technical terminology. More language versions are currently in development.
DocumentPDF Writer and PDFStyler – Create Professional Reports Directly in FME
The new DocumentPDF Writer allows you to generate clear, professional PDF reports directly from your FME workspace, with tables, images, headers, and full formatting akin to Word or Google Docs. Complementing it is PDFStyler, which lets you customize the layout, text styling, and overall appearance of the document.
Benefits:
No more manual document formatting
Increased automation of report generation
Visual consistency across materials delivered to clients or shared internally within the organization
FME Realize – Work in the Field with Access to Real-Time Data
FME Realize is an augmented reality (AR) application integrated with FME Flow. With this app, field teams can visualize 3D data (e.g., underground utilities, networks, infrastructure) on a phone or tablet screen in the context of the real-world environment. It’s an ideal solution for inspectors, technicians, and crews carrying out field operations.
FME Realize enables:
- Better planning and monitoring of network layouts and data, leading to faster decision-making,
- Direct data updates from the field,
- Improved utilization of digital twins.
The app is available exclusively on iOS mobile devices.
Updates in FME Form and FME Flow – Work More Comfortably, Safely, and Intuitively
FME 2025.1 also brings a series of enhancements to the platform’s core components: FME Form and FME Flow. At first glance, the changes may seem minor, but in practice, they significantly improve user experience, interface clarity, and the overall level of security and automation in production environments.
FME Form now features a refreshed interface. Simplified menus and harmonized terminology across Workbench, Data Inspector, and Quick Translator make navigation more intuitive, especially for new users.
A new “Add” button has also been introduced directly in the workspace where scripts are built. It allows users to quickly and easily add a data source (Reader), a target destination for data (Writer), or additional transformers used in the script.
Another notable addition is the Table Parameter, a new type of user parameter that allows defining data collection rules in a table format. This is a major convenience when setting up mappings, rule configurations, or other complex input structures. Structured data means more organized, easier-to-maintain workspaces. The parameter configuration can also be used in Flow Apps, custom transformers, and other solutions.
Watch the changes introduced in the FME Workbench 2025.1 menu bar
Meanwhile, FME Flow now features a simplified HTTPS configuration. It can now be performed intuitively via an installer or script, reducing the risk of configuration errors.
Full support for REST API V4 is great news for IT teams. New endpoints for streaming data, engine management, faster responses, and improved documentation make it easier to automate and integrate FME Flow with other systems.
FME 2025.1 – New Transformers
The new version of FME also brings important updates to its transformers. FME 2025.1 introduces several noteworthy additions that make data access easier, enable higher-quality 3D analysis and better reporting, and enhance the stability of data workflows.
Reprojectors – Error-Resilient Workflows
All Reprojector-type transformers (including Csmap, Esri, PROJ, and all *AttributeReprojector variants) now include “rejected” ports, allowing workflows to continue even when some features fail to transform properly.
Additionally, features lacking a defined coordinate system are now automatically rejected. This eliminates the risk of assigning incorrect coordinates and losing spatial consistency. It’s a small change with a major impact on data quality and workflow reliability.
GeometryValidator – Format and Standards-Based Validation
The GeometryValidator transformer now includes predefined rule sets tailored to specific formats: Esri, SQL Server, Oracle, and Snowflake. This helps you detect and fix issues commonly associated with each system.
A unified spatial standards compliance rule (including OGC and partially ISO) has also been introduced, along with enhanced 2D intersection validation options, especially useful for boundary and topology analyses.
3DSlicer – Easy Cross-Section Creation for 3D and 2D Models
Working with 3D data like point clouds, solids, or BIM models? 3DSlicer is a transformer that allows you to cut through 3D and 2D geometries.
It’s perfect for:
- Spatial simulations,
- Sectional analysis,
- Preparing models for downstream processing (e.g., in BIM, CAD, or GIS applications).
DatabaseQuerier – Unified Queries for All Databases
Whether you’re working with SQL, NoSQL, local, or cloud databases, the new DatabaseQuerier transformer is made for you. It simplifies the querying process by replacing the older SQLExecutor and SQLCreator and supports both “Run Once” and “Input driven” modes.
Benefits:
A consistent querying approach, regardless of the data source
Future-proof solutions adapted to modern query languages
Improved FME integration with diverse data systems, from traditional relational databases to modern data warehouses
ExcelConditionalFormatter – Better Data Presentation with Less Effort
With the new ExcelConditionalFormatter transformer, you can automate conditional formatting in Excel to make your reports more readable and visually appealing. All this without leaving FME!
Features:
ExcelConditionalFormatter is the perfect tool for analysts looking to improve data presentation quality without extra effort.
FME 2025.1 – New Integrations
FME is well known for its ability to integrate with dozens of different data sources. With version 2025.1, these capabilities become even broader and more tailored to modern challenges—from document handling to BIM data processing, and full support for the latest ESRI standards and databases. Below are the most important highlights.
IFC Writer – Better GIS and BIM Collaboration
The new IFC Writer offers substantial support for users in the AEC industries (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction). With this addition, FME now fully complies with the IFC 4.3 standard.
This means:
- Improved compatibility between CAD and GIS environments (including ArcGIS),
- Seamless transfer of BIM models to geospatial environments with full detail retention,
- Better representation of construction data in spatial analyses.
This is a significant step toward full integration of design processes with geospatial data analysis.
Microsoft Word .doc/.docx Reader – Read Data from Word Documents
FME Form previously allowed users to generate Word documents. Now, it can also read them. This new capability opens up a range of automation opportunities, such as:
- Mail merge,
- Word-to-PDF conversion with layout preservation,
- Logical content extraction with token substitution support.
Thanks to this new reader, data from .doc and .docx documents can be easily integrated with other systems. No manual copying required.
This feature will be available starting in FME 2024.2 and newer.
ArcGISAttachmentConnector – Professional Attachment Management
Working with ArcGIS Feature Services often involves handling attachments like photos, documents, and PDFs. The new ArcGISAttachmentConnector allows for:
This connector also simplifies building and managing apps within the Esri environment.
Latest ArcGIS Integrations – Always Up-to-Date
Integrations with Esri software are now more reliable, up-to-date, and suited for complex geospatial data environments. FME 2025.1 supports:
- New Esri data types such as time-offset dates, 64-bit integers, and true curves. They enable compatibility with ArcGIS Pro 3.2 and Enterprise 11.2 / 11.3,
- Branch versioning management, including listing, reconciling, and publishing changes in versioned feature services, enabled by the new ArcGISBranchVersionManager transformer.
Simplified Database Integrations – Unified Format for Spatial and Non-Spatial Data
FME 2025.1 continues to streamline how spatial and non-spatial data are handled in database systems. This is especially valuable for data administrators and integration specialists working with multiple sources and applications. It helps reduce confusion and accelerates the implementation of integration solutions.
In this release, format naming conventions have been unified for Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Azure SQL Database, Oracle, and Oracle Autonomous. They now offer full support for both spatial and non-spatial data within a single format. More format unifications are coming soon.
Don’t Take Our Word for It. Try FME 2025.1 Yourself!
If you’d like to discover how to best leverage the new features of FME 2025.1 in your organization, get in touch with us. We’ll help you plan and implement solutions that accelerate your digital transformation.
