PDB File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a PDB file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .PDB files.
What is a PDB file?
PDB stands for "Program Database". It is used in the C++ programming language. Files that contani the .pdb file extension are database files that store data in a structured format. The .pdb file extension is most commonly associated with PalmPilot personal devices. A variety of Palm OS applications use the .pdb file extension for their application programs.
Files that contain the .pdb file extension may include word processing documents, database files, image files and spreadsheets. There are other applications that also use the .pdb file extension as well. Some of these programs include Quicken, Pegasus and Microsoft Visual Studio.
How to open PDB files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension PDB for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different PDB openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension PDB
While we know of one file format using the .PDB file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .PDB file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of PDB files. Remember, different programs may use PDB files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Free File Viewer | User submitted |
 | palmOne Quick Install | User submitted |
 | Palm Quick Install | User submitted |
 | Palm Desktop | User submitted |
 | STDU Viewer | User submitted |
 | Stuffit Expander | User submitted |
 | The Print Shop | User submitted |
 | The Print Shop Premier Edition | User submitted |
 | Any Video Converter Professional | User submitted |
 | iSilo | User submitted |
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