IDB File Type

- The quick facts

What are IDB files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an IDB 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 an IDB file?

IDB files have multiple uses, and IDA Database is one of them.

IDA Database

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open IDB files

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

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different IDB openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: March 17, 2022

More file formats using the IDB extension

Through our research of IDB files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.

Microsoft Developer Intermediate File Format

Various apps that use files with this extension

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