PDB File Type
- The quick factsWhat are PDB files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a PDB 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 PDB file?
PDB files have multiple uses, and Palm Pilot Data is one of them.
Palm Pilot Data File
Palm PDB is a standard data format used on Palm handheld devices. They can contain anything from documents to images, spreadsheets, and ringtones. A lot of different Palm programs use them for different purposes.
How to open PDB files
Important: Different programs may use files with the PDB file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your PDB 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 PDB openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: March 17, 2022
All known file formats using extension .PDB
While Palm Pilot Data File is a popular type of PDB-file, we know of 12 different uses of the .PDB extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
Protein DataBank
We know that one PDB format is Protein DataBank. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
PDB opener for Windows
We have identified one PDB opener that is compatible with this specific type of PDB file.
![]() | ChemDoodle | Verified |
More file formats using the PDB extension
Through our research of PDB 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 Program Database
BGBlitz Position Database
GrayPaint Bitmap
HP 100/200lx Palmtop Phonebook
LAMPWords Dictionary Databases
Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary
SmartList To Go Database
The Print Shop Deluxe Banner
Treo Phone Skin
zTXT eBook
Various apps that use files with this extension
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.
![]() | palmOne Quick Install | User submitted |
![]() | Palm Quick Install | User submitted |
![]() | Palm Desktop | User submitted |
![]() | STDU Viewer | User submitted |
![]() | The Print Shop | User submitted |
![]() | The Print Shop Premier Edition | User submitted |
![]() | iSilo | User submitted |
![]() | Calibre | User submitted |
![]() | E-book viewer | User submitted |
![]() | progeCAD Professional | User submitted |
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