WDB File
What are WDB files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a WDB 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 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
 | Microsoft Works | Discontinued |
Last updated: March 5, 2022
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.
 | World of Warcraft | Verified |
More file formats using the WDB extension
Through our research of WDB files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.
- Xilinx ISE Simulator Waveform DataBase
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.
 | Microsoft Office | User submitted |
 | Integrated Software Package | User submitted |
 | Microsoft Works Database | User submitted |
 | OpenOffice.org Base | User submitted |
 | Autodesk View | User submitted |
 | W-Edit | User submitted |
 | WinPATS Mx | User submitted |
| Jepssen Editor Studio | User submitted |
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