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Generic database
File type: Database file
Files with db extension are pretty much always some kind of database, the most common variant based on the classic dBase database engines.
Found 18 different file type records with the same db filename suffix.
What is db file?
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: September 29, 2024
File extension db is used by various applications for database. Database is a structured collection of records or data that is stored in a computer system.
The structure is achieved by organizing the data according to a database model.
The model in most common use today is the relational model. Other models such as the hierarchical model and the network model use a more explicit representation of relationships.
How to open db file?
Try to use associated software to open .db database files.
How to convert db file?
Try to use specialized database management software to export/import data from db database files into another database or file format.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that can open db files:
dBASE (Microsoft Windows)
solidDB (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Anywhere (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Access (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Anywhere for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
SQL Anywhere for Linux/Unix (Linux/Unix)
Oracle Database (Multiplatform)
SQLiteStudio (Multiplatform)
Software applications that can edit db files:
dBASE (Microsoft Windows)
solidDB (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Anywhere (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Access (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Anywhere for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
SQL Anywhere for Linux/Unix (Linux/Unix)
Oracle Database (Multiplatform)
SQLiteStudio (Multiplatform)
Software capable of saving db files:
dBASE (Microsoft Windows)
solidDB (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Anywhere (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Access (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Anywhere for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
SQL Anywhere for Linux/Unix (Linux/Unix)
Oracle Database (Multiplatform)
SQLiteStudio (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create db files:
dBASE (Microsoft Windows)
solidDB (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Anywhere (Microsoft Windows)
SQL Anywhere for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
SQL Anywhere for Linux/Unix (Linux/Unix)
Oracle Database (Multiplatform)
SQLiteStudio (Multiplatform)
Software apps that convert db files:
Full Convert Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import db files:
Navicat Premium (Microsoft Windows)
DB Zipper (Microsoft Windows)
Exportizer (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that export db files:
Navicat Premium (Microsoft Windows)
Apple Safari cache database
File type category:
Temporary file
Date updated: August 8, 2019
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.
How to open db file?
This type of *.db files is probably accessed by Safari automatically and you cannot open these files manually.
How to convert db file?
Considering these files are caches, it doesn't seem possible to convert them to anything else.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving db files:
Safari for Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows)
Safari (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
ArcView object database
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: November 21, 2016
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.
How to open db file?
Use ArcVIew to work with this type of .db files.
How to convert db file?
Unlikely any useful conversion for this file type is possible, although databases can usually be converted.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that can open db files:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create db files:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) (Microsoft Windows)
Atari Jaguar debugger script
File type category:
Source code and script file
Date updated: July 31, 2019
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.
Corel Paradox database
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: June 1, 2024
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.
How to open db file?
Use Corel Paradox to open *.db database files.
How to convert db file?
Generally speaking databases can be converted from one format to another using one or more database management software.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that can open db files:
Corel Paradox (Microsoft Windows)
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit db files:
Corel Paradox (Microsoft Windows)
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving db files:
Corel Paradox (Microsoft Windows)
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create db files:
Corel Paradox (Microsoft Windows)
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that convert db files:
Full Convert Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import db files:
Navicat Premium (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that export db files:
Navicat Premium (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that recover db files:
Paradox database recovery (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that print db files:
Corel Paradox (Microsoft Windows)
Corel Quattro Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving db files:
Corel WordPerfect Office (Microsoft Windows)
dBASE IV/dBFast configuration
File type category:
Settings, options, themes or skins file
Date updated: July 16, 2024
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.
How to open db file?
These files were used in the original dBase programs, they may be obsolete by new.
How to convert db file?
It appears that this file type is not a database, but a configuration file so a conversion is unlikely.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software apps that manage settings for db files:
dBASE (Microsoft Windows)
dBFast (Microsoft Windows)
DIGIBooster module
File type category:
Audio and sound file
Date updated: January 17, 2019
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.
How to open db file?
Use Amiga emulator to run DIGIBooster.
How to convert db file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving db files:
Amiga Forever (Microsoft Windows)
Enpass encrypted database
File type category:
Encoded and encrypted file
Date updated: September 3, 2018
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.
How to open db file?
Use Enpass to open *.db files.
How to convert db file?
Probably can be converted to other formats.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that can open db files:
Enpass (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create db files:
Enpass (Multiplatform)
Microsoft Works data
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: January 3, 2025
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.
How to open db file?
Your best option to open this type of *.db file is to use the original MS Works.
How to convert db file?
Apparently MS Works databases could be converted to other formats, includinb CSV and similar.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that can open db files:
Microsoft Works (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit db files:
Microsoft Works (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving db files:
Microsoft Works (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create db files:
Microsoft Works (Microsoft Windows)
Mozilla (Netscape) client certificate
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: November 23, 2018
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.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving db files:
Netscape Navigator (Microsoft Windows)
Novell GroupWise address book database
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: November 26, 2018
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.
How to open db file?
Use Novell GroupWise to open and edit Novell GroupWise address book database.
How to convert db file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that can open db files:
Novell GroupWise (Microsoft Windows)
Novell GroupWise for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Novell GroupWise for Linux (Linux/Unix)
Software applications that can edit db files:
Novell GroupWise (Microsoft Windows)
Novell GroupWise for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Novell GroupWise for Linux (Linux/Unix)
Software capable of saving db files:
Novell GroupWise (Microsoft Windows)
Novell GroupWise for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Novell GroupWise for Linux (Linux/Unix)
Software apps that create db files:
Novell GroupWise (Microsoft Windows)
Novell GroupWise for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Novell GroupWise for Linux (Linux/Unix)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving db files:
Novell GroupWise (Microsoft Windows)
Novell GroupWise for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Novell GroupWise for Linux (Linux/Unix)
Psion Series 3 database
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: April 16, 2019
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.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. X-Ray engine database
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: December 11, 2018
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.
How to open db file?
This file type is not meant to be opened directly by users.
How to convert db file?
We do not know about any useful conversion for this file type.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving db files:
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. (Microsoft Windows)
SmartWare data
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: April 5, 2019
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.
How to open db file?
It appears that this database file type can be only opened using SmartWare.
How to convert db file?
We do not know about any conversion for this particular file type.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving db files:
SmartWare II (Microsoft Windows)
Synopsys Design Compiler data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: December 13, 2017
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.
How to open db file?
You can work with these files using Synopsys Design Compiler.
How to convert db file?
Conversion to other formats is not possible.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that can open db files:
Design Compiler (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit db files:
Design Compiler (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving db files:
Design Compiler (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create db files:
Design Compiler (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving db files:
Design Compiler (Microsoft Windows)
Various data files
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: March 6, 2019
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.
How to open db file?
This type of files is usually not meant to be opened or accessed directly by the user.
How to convert db file?
Files that just contain program data usually cannot be converted to anything else.
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving db files:
SmartWare II (Microsoft Windows)
XTreeGold (Microsoft MS-DOS)
WhatsApp Messenger message database
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: May 17, 2022
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
How to open db file?
You can restore these backups only on their original apps on same platform.
How to convert db file?
Chat history from WhatsApp databases can be usually exported and saved as separate files with some specialized utilities.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software apps that import db files:
Andriller (Microsoft Windows)
Windows thumbnail database
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
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
How to open db file?
A lot of viewers can view the thumbnails found inside these databases.
How to convert db file?
Various image viewers can access these databases and extract the thumbails.
Suggested software to open db file:
Associated software actions with the db file
Software applications that can open db files:
FastStone Image Viewer (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Picture It! (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit db files:
FastStone Image Viewer (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving db files:
FastStone Image Viewer (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing db files:
FastStone Image Viewer (Microsoft Windows)
Thumbs.db Viewer (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create db files:
Microsoft Picture It! (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving db files:
Microsoft Picture It! (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)