There are 17 other file types using
the DB file extension!

empty icon.db - Generic database [common]

empty icon.db - ArcView object database

empty icon.db - DIGIBooster module

empty icon.db - Various data files

db icon.db - Corel Paradox database

empty icon.db - SmartWare data

empty icon.db - Synopsys Design Compiler data

db icon.db - Microsoft Works data

db icon.db - Windows thumbnail database

empty icon.db - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. X-Ray engine database

empty icon.db - Psion Series 3 database

db icon.db - Mozilla (Netscape) client certificate

db icon.db - Novell GroupWise address book database

db icon.db - Apple Safari cache database

db icon.db - Atari Jaguar debugger script

empty icon.db - WhatsApp Messenger message database

empty icon.db - Enpass encrypted database

DB file extension - dBASE IV/dBFast configuration

What is db file? How to open db files?

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.

This db file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

The default software associated to open db file:

dBASE icon

dataBased Intelligence, Inc. logodBASE  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
dataBased Intelligence, Inc.

dBASE is widely used database management system (DBMS). dBASE has own programming language and supports many database formats. dBASE supports many platforms, such as Apple Mac, Microsoft Windows, Unix, MS-DOS, CP/M, Apple II etc..

dBFast picture or screenshot

CA Technologies logodBFast  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
CA Technologies

CA-dBFast is a dBase-compatible application development system from Computer Associates. It is obsolete product.

Help how to open:

These files were used in the original dBase programs, they may be obsolete by new.

How to convert:

It appears that this file type is not a database, but a configuration file so a conversion is unlikely.

List of recommended software applications associated to the .db file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open db file, edit db file, convert db file, view db file, play db file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Settings file type for software that use db file - dBASE IV/dBFast configuration

Programs supporting the exension db on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for settings db file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with db file by default:
dBASE small icon dBASE
dBFast

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