DB File

What are DB files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DB file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DB files.

What is a DB file?

DB files have multiple uses, and Database is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Database File

Files with the .db extension typically contain generic database files. These files store data in tables, and various database applications create them.

The .db file extension is also associated with the Thumbnail database files that are created within the Windows operating system. The Oracle database is another application that is commonly used to create files with the .db extension.

Because a wide variety of applications create DB files, the format of files within a file containing a .db extension may vary from one file to the next. Use the File.org File Analyzer to find out exactly what type of DB file you have.

How to open DB files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DB file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DB file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different DB openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: December 21, 2023

All known file formats using extension .DB

While Database File is a popular type of DB-file, we know of 15 different uses of the .DB file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Berkeley DB

We know that one DB format is Berkeley DB. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Checkup Data Base

We know that one DB format is Checkup Data Base. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

DataBase Professional Database File

We know that one DB format is DataBase Professional Database File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

DIGIBooster Audio File

We know that one DB format is DIGIBooster Audio File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Everything Data Base

We know that one DB format is Everything Data Base. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

LiteDB Database File

We know that one DB format is LiteDB Database File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Nutshell Database File

We know that one DB format is Nutshell Database File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Palm Zire Photo Database File

We know that one DB format is Palm Zire Photo Database File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Panasonic TV Channel Database File

We know that one DB format is Panasonic TV Channel Database File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ThinManager Configuration File

We know that one DB format is ThinManager Configuration File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Twist Database File

We know that one DB format is Twist Database File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

VoidTools Everything Index File

We know that one DB format is VoidTools Everything Index File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

DB opener for Windows

We have identified one DB opener that is compatible with this specific type of DB file.

Whatsapp Messages Database File (Symbian)

We know that one DB format is Whatsapp Messages Database File (Symbian). We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Windows Thumbnail Database File

We know that one DB format is Windows Thumbnail Database File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DB files. Remember, different programs may use DB files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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