DBO File

What are DBO files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DBO file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a DBO file?

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

DB/TextWorks Database Directory

DBO files provide a directory of all the data files in DB/TextWorks, allowing personnel to access and view them easily.

Inmagic, Inc. developed DB/TextWorks to allow users to organize, search, and share information with ease. Conceptually, innovating with this tool enables companies' employees to access data more productively.

How to open DBO files

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

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

Last updated: January 28, 2023

All known file formats using extension .DBO

While DB/TextWorks Database Directory is a popular type of DBO-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .DBO file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

DBASE Compiled Object Program

We know that one DBO format is DBASE Compiled Object Program. 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 DBO files. Remember, different programs may use DBO 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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