What is db file? Understanding and opening db files
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.db file type #1: General-purpose database
Files that have a db extension are typically some form of database, with the most prevalent type being based on the traditional dBase database engines.
Further details
DB file is a generic database files used by various programs and applications to store data in a structured format.
The data in a .db files is often organized in tables, records, and fields, similar to how data is organized in a spreadsheet. The file extension .db is often used for database files.
These files can be created, accessed, and managed by database management systems (DBMS) like Microsoft Access, FileMaker, Oracle Database, MySQL, SQLite, etc.
Open db file with:
dBASE
Venerable database management system with long history
.db file type #2: Apple Safari cache database
Files with db file extension can also be found as cache databases from Safari web browser.
Further details
The db file extension is also used for one of default files from Apple Safari web browsing application for macOS (OS X) and Windows operating system.
This particular type of db file stores database with cache used by Safari browser.
Open db file with:
Safari
A default web browser integrated to Apple Mac OS X
.db file type #3: ArcView object database
Files with db extension can also be found as attribute data files from ArcView GIS software. A database-like format.
Further details
The db file extension is also related to ArcView, part of Esri's ArcGIS Desktop a GIS (geographic information system) used to work with maps and geographic information.
This type of db files contain attribute data and are considered as databases, although different that common dBase databases.
Open db file with:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
A GIS application used to work with geographic data
.db file type #4: Atari Jaguar debugger script
A db file extension is related to the Atari Jaguar gaming console and used for its debugger script files.
Further details
The db file extension is associated with Atari Jaguar a video gaming console released in 1993 and discontinued in 1996.
The db file contains script for Atari Jaguar debugger that was used for programming software for Jaguar.
We are sorry, there is currently no software link record to open this db file type.
.db file type #5: Corel Paradox database
Files with db file extension are generally databases. One of the database formats that uses the db file extension is created by Corel Paradox.
Further details
The db file extension is associated with Paradox, a relational database management system sold by Corel Corporation (previously Ansa Software and Borland). It is part of some editions of Corel WordPerfect Office suite.
The db files contain databases created by Corel Paradox.
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Corel Paradox
A relational database management system by Corel
Corel WordPerfect Office
A complete productivity office suite developed by Corel Corporation
.db file type #6: dBASE IV/dBFast configuration
Files with db file extension can be also found as old configuration files for dBASE IV/dBFast programs. Apparently, these are NOT databases despite the extension that is usually reserved for databases of some sorts.
Further details
The db file extension seems to also have been used for some sort of configuration file from dBase, a database management system (DBMS) for various platforms and operating systems, developed by dataBased Intelligence, Inc.
These do not seem to be actual databases, just configuration files for them.
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dBFast
An older dBase-compatible application development system
dBASE
Venerable database management system with long history
.db file type #7: DIGIBooster module
A db file extension is related to the DIGIBooster music composing software. A .db file contains module.
Further details
The db file extension is associated with the DIGIBooster, a music tracker and audio composer for Amiga computers developed by the Commodore.
The db file stores module (audio data) composed in the DIGIBooster.
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Amiga Forever
Amiga emulator
.db file type #8: Enpass encrypted database
A db file extension is related to the Enpass, a password management software for various platforms. A db file stores encrypted password database.
Further details
The db file extension is associated with the Enpass, a password management tool for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X (macOS), Linux iOS, Android and platforms.
The db file stores encrypted database with passwords, logins and other information.
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Enpass
Secure your passwords and other life important credentials
.db file type #9: Microsoft Works data
Files with db file extension can also be found as databases from Microsoft Works.
Further details
The db file extension was also used for the database format used by MS Works, a discontinued office suite produced by Microsoft.
This type of .db file is also database saved in the program.
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Microsoft Works
An older office and productivity suite for Windows
.db file type #10: Mozilla (Netscape) client certificate
A db file extension is related to the Netscape Navigator. A db file contains client certificates.
Further details
The db file extension is associated with the Netscape Navigator, an Internet suite and some other apps developed by Mozilla Foundation.
The db file is used to store client certificates and related data.
Open db file with:
Netscape Navigator
Older multi-platform web browser
.db file type #11: Novell GroupWise address book database
A db file extension is related to the Novell GroupWise. A db file contains address book database files.
Further details
The db file extension is associated with Novell GroupWise.
GroupWise is a cross-platform collaborative software product from Novell, Inc. offering e-mail, calendaring, instant messaging and document management. File contains address book database.
The db file extension is very often used for database file formats.
Novell is now owned by Micro Focus company.
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Novell GroupWise for Linux
A messaging and collaboration software for Linux
Novell GroupWise for Mac
A collaboration software developed by Novell for OS X
Novell GroupWise
A messaging and collaborative software platform
.db file type #12: Psion Series 3 database
A db file extension is related to the Psion Series 3 database file format.
Further details
The db file extension is associated with the Psion Series 3 database file format.
Psion PLC is a consumer hardware company which developed the Psion Organiser as well as a whole range of more advanced, clamshell-design Personal Digital Assistants.
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.db file type #13: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. X-Ray engine database
Files with db file extension can be found also found a games resources X-Ray engine database file format for S.T.A.L.K.E.R computer game.
Further details
The db file extension is associated with the S.T.A.L.K.E.R., a 3D sc-fi first person shooter and adventure computer game for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The db file stores database used by S.T.A.L.K.E.R. X-Ray gaming engine.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
A 3D first person shooter video game from Exclusion Zone around Chernobyl power plant
.db file type #14: SmartWare data
Files with db file extension can be also found as special database for Smartware software.
Further details
The db file extension is also used by SmartWare for one of its default file types. Since its establishment in 1983, SmartWare has been delivering high quality reliable IT solutions and services to a wide range of businesses and organizations.
The .db file from SmartWare contains some sort of database.
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SmartWare II
An early office suite from Informix
.db file type #15: Synopsys Design Compiler data
Files with db file extension might also be found as data libraries from Synopsys Design Compiler.
Further details
The db file extension is also related to Synopsys Design Compiler and used for its default data file type. Design Compiler is some sort of microprocessor design and analysis software.
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Design Compiler
A logic-synthesis tool
.db file type #16: Various data files
Files with db file extension can also be occasionally found as data resource files for programs like Synopsys Design Compiler, dbVista, Smartware, XTreeGold and other apps.
Further details
The db file extension is also used for various data files used by Synopsys Design Compiler, dbVista, Smartware, XTreeGold and other older programs, mostly for MS-DOS operating system and others.
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XTreeGold
A file manager for MS-DOS operating system
SmartWare II
An early office suite from Informix
.db file type #17: WhatsApp Messenger message database
Files with db file extension may also well be backups of chat history (message database) from WhatsApp Messenger app for BlackBerry and Windows Phone.
Further details
The db file extension is also used by WhatsApp Messenger for Blackberry and for Windows Phone, an instant messaging client used as a substitute for SMS and MMS messages.
This type of db file stores database with incoming and outgoing messages.
The message database file is called:
messagestore.db on BlackBerry
messages.db on Windows Phone
on BB is stored in:
Media Card → databases → WhatsApp
on Windows Phone is stored in:
SD Card → WhatsApp/WinPhoneBackup
Open db file with:
WhatsApp for Blackberry
Cross-platform smartphone messenger also available for BlackBerry
WhatsApp for Windows Phone
Instant messaging client for Windows Phone OS
.db file type #18: Windows thumbnail database
Files with db extension can be also commonly found as thumbnail databases from Windows operating system. Used to speedup loading images.
Further details
The db file extension is also commonly found as various thumbnail databases found across all kind of versions of Windows operating system under different file name.
Thumbnail database is used to store thumbnail images for faster view of images in directory, because thumbnails are smaller and can be loaded faster then original images.
You can find them as following files:
- thumbs.db
- ehthumbs.db
- ehthumbs_vista.db
- image.db
- video.db
- TVThumb.db
- musicThumbs.db
Added in Windows Vista:
Thumbs.db file has been replaced by a number of "thumbcache_*.db" which are now located within a user's profile
- thumbcache_32.db
- thumbcache_96.db
- thumbcache_256.db
- thumbcache_1024.db
- thumbcache_sr.db
- thumbcache_idx.db files
Added in Windows 8:
- thumbcache_16.db
- thumbcache_48.db
- thumbcache_wide.db
- thumbcache_exif.db
- iconcache_16.db
- iconcache_32.db
- iconcache_48.db
- iconcache_96.db
- iconcache_256.db
- iconcache_1024.db
- iconcache_sr.db
- iconcache_wide.db
- iconcache_exif.db
- iconcache_idx.db
Added in Windows 10:
- iconcache_1280.db
- iconcache_16.db
- iconcache_1920.db
- iconcache_256.db
- iconcache_2560.db
- iconcache_32.db
- iconcache_48.db
- iconcache_768.db
- iconcache_96.db
- iconcache_custom_stream.db
- iconcache_exif.db
- iconcache_idx.db
- iconcache_sr.db
- iconcache_wide.db
- iconcache_wide_alternate.db
- thumbcache_1280.db
- thumbcache_16.db
- thumbcache_1920.db
- thumbcache_256.db
- thumbcache_2560.db
- thumbcache_32.db
- thumbcache_48.db
- thumbcache_768.db
- thumbcache_96.db
- thumbcache_custom_stream.db
- thumbcache_exif.db
- thumbcache_idx.db
- thumbcache_sr.db
- thumbcache_wide.db
- thumbcache_wide_alternate.db
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XnView MP
A popular utility for viewing and converting graphic files