WDB File

What are WDB files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a WDB 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 WDB files.

What is a WDB file?

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

Microsoft Works Database

Files that contain the .wdb file extension are most commonly associated with the Microsoft Works database software application.

The files with the .wdb extension contain database files that have been created with the Microsoft Works database application.

The WDB files are similar to the MDB files created by the Microsoft Access database software, but the WDB files have more limitations and are not as versatile as the Access files.

How to open WDB files

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

Programs that open Microsoft Works Database files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .WDB

While Microsoft Works Database is a popular type of WDB-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .WDB file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

World of Warcraft Database

The World of Warcraft computer game also uses the .wdb file suffix. World of Warcraft is a popular MMORPG online computer game. The WDB files that are used by this program contain cache files that are created by the program during a user's game play.

WDB opener for Windows

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

Xilinx ISE Simulator Waveform DataBase

We know that one WDB format is Xilinx ISE Simulator Waveform DataBase. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

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

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of WDB files. Remember, different programs may use WDB 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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