Open DB files

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Have you encountered a problem with a DB file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a DB file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your DB file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is DB file?

DB is a file extension commonly used for database files. Like other database formats, DB files contain data organized in tables and fields. The fields can have different types of data and, depending on the database format, these files also store relations and queries, for example.

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The file extension DB is used by many database programs and does not refer to a uniform format. Therefore, a DB file from an unknown source may need to be tested on different programs.

Programs which can open a DB file

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How to open file with DB extension?

In order to open a file with DB extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening DB file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with DB files, follow the instructions below.

Install SQLite or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening DB files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support DB files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of DB files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set SQLite as the default program for opening DB files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate DB files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the SQLite applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where SQLite has been installed.

Check the section that lists most common problems with DB files

Sometimes problems with opening DB files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

File data is corrupted
DB files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open DB files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
DB file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)