LanguagePDB
Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ program database
File type: Source code and script file
Files with pdb extension may also be found as program databases with debugging and project state information from Microsoft Visual C++ programming tool.
Found 18 different file type records with the same pdb filename suffix.
What is pdb file?
File type category:
Source code and script file
Date updated: September 9, 2024
File extension pdb is associated with Microsoft Visual C++, an integrated development environment.
The .pdb files are program databases, which holds debugging and project state information that allows incremental linking of a Debug configuration of your program.
They are created when you compile a C/C++ program with /ZI or /Zi or a Visual Basic/C#/JScript .NET program with /debug.
Visual C++ is distributed as standalone app or as a part of Microsoft Visual Studio.
How to open pdb file?
Use any of the Microsoft Visual Studio suites to work with the *.pdb fles.
How to convert pdb file?
Probably cannot be converted directly, but some elements may be exported and saved to other formats.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that can open pdb files:
Visual C++ (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software applications that can edit pdb files:
Visual C++ (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software capable of saving pdb files:
Visual C++ (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create pdb files:
Visual C++ (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
Visual C++ (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Adobe PhotoDeluxe image
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The pdb file extension is associated with the Adobe PhotoDeluxe an image editing software. The .pdb file stores picture image.
8.7.2002 Adobe discontinued selling PhotoDeluxe.
Technical support for Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition 1.0, Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 for the Macintosh, and Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 4.0 is no longer available.
How to open pdb file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.pdb files.
How to convert pdb file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that can open pdb files:
Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit pdb files:
Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving pdb files:
Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing pdb files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create pdb files:
Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that convert pdb files:
Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter (On-line services)
Software apps that print pdb files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Apache web server library related file
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 8, 2014
The PDB file extension is associated with the an open-source HTTP server for modern operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX etc. The *.pdb file stores some kind of data related to web server library.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
Apache http server (Microsoft Windows)
BGBlitz position database
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: October 22, 2018
The pdb file extension is used by BGBlitz, a professional backgammon software for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems.
The pdb file is database that contains gamers positions in the BGBlitz game.
How to open pdb file?
Use BGBlitz to open *.pdb database files.
How to convert pdb file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that can open pdb files:
Bgblitz (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit pdb files:
Bgblitz (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving pdb files:
Bgblitz (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create pdb files:
Bgblitz (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
Bgblitz (Microsoft Windows)
C64 emulator data
File type category:
Emulator file
Date updated: April 26, 2019
The pdb file extension is associated with some emulators of Commodore C64 8-bit home computers popular in the 1980's. The .pdb file stores various data used by an emulator.
The pdb file format seems to be obsolete and not used by any current known C64 emulator.
How to open pdb file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert pdb file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Merriam-Webster Pocket Dictionary data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: May 23, 2019
The pdb file extension is associated with Pocket Dictionary application developed by USA company called Merriam-Webster.
The Pocket Dictionary software seems to be obsolete and not supported by its developer.
Microsoft Linker input database file
File type category:
Database file
Source code and script file
Date updated: September 9, 2024
File extension pdb is associated with the Microsoft Linker, a Visual Studio tool used to links Common Object File Format (COFF) object files and libraries to create a executable (.exe) file or dynamic-link library (DLL).
Object (.obj) files compiled using the /Zi option contain the name of a program database (PDB). You do not specify the object's PDB file name to the linker; LINK uses the embedded name to find the PDB if it is needed. This also applies to debuggable objects contained in a library; the PDB for a debuggable library must be available to the linker along with the library.
How to open pdb file?
These .pdb files can only be used in certain Microsoft Programs.
How to convert pdb file?
Unfortunately, we have no information about any possible conversion for .pdb files at this time.
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that can open pdb files:
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software applications that can edit pdb files:
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software capable of saving pdb files:
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
MolMol molecule description
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: March 24, 2024
The pdb file extension is used by MolMol, a molecular graphics program for displaying, analyzing, and manipulating the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules, with special emphasis on the study of protein or DNA structures determined by NMR.
The pdb file stores molecule description file format.
The program runs on UNIX and Windows and is freely available.
How to open pdb file?
Use MolMol to work with *.pdb files.
How to convert pdb file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software apps that import pdb files:
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
MolMol (Microsoft Windows)
MonkeyCard image format
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The pdb file extension is associated with the MonekyCard and MonkeyLogo applications for PalmOS an operating system for smart phones.
The pdb file stores picture image.
The pdb files are viewable in a XnView picture images management software.
How to open pdb file?
Use XnView to open *.pdb picture image files.
How to convert pdb file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Programs for viewing pdb files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print pdb files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Palm OS database or e-book
File type category:
Database file
E-book file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The pdb file extension is related to a database file type used primarily in Palm OS on Palmpilot devices.
This format is basically a container that contains databases. Except for Palm OS, this format was also used in Garnet OS and some Linux platforms.
PDB format has similar structure to another format used in Palm OS - PRC resource file.
A special version of PDB is also used for ebooks.
MIME types:
application/vnd.palm
How to open pdb file?
Use compatible tools to view content of *.pdb files.
How to convert pdb file?
Compatible tools are able to export *.pdb files to other formats.
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Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that can open pdb files:
palmDraft (Google Android)
Programs for viewing pdb files:
yBook (Microsoft Windows)
Cool Reader (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that convert pdb files:
Hamster Free eBook Converter (Microsoft Windows)
PDB Converter Pro (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that import pdb files:
Palm Desktop for Windows (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that export pdb files:
Palm Desktop for Windows (Microsoft Windows)
ABC Amber LIT Converter (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that recover pdb files:
Palm Database Recovery Software (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that print pdb files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
Palm Desktop for Windows (Microsoft Windows)
Palm OS (Other operating systems or devices)
PDB chemical modeler input data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: March 24, 2024
The pdb file extension is associated with the PDB (Protein Data Bank) chemical modeler file format.
The Protein Data Bank (PDB) is an archive of experimentally determined three-dimensional structures of biological macromolecules that serves a global community of researchers, educators, and students. The data contained in the archive include atomic coordinates, bibliographic citations, primary and secondary structure, information, and crystallographic structure factors and NMR experimental data.
MIME types:
chemical/x-pdb
How to open pdb file?
You may however, edit these files using SPOCK or similar program.
How to convert pdb file?
Possibly can be converted like any other chemical input data.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software apps that import pdb files:
SPOCK (Microsoft Windows)
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC (Microsoft Windows)
Pegasus database
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: November 8, 2017
The pdb file extension is associated with the Pegasus Multimedia Database. This software could archive your documents or multimedia files.
The pdb file stores database.
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How to open pdb file?
Use Pegasus to work with *.pdb files.
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Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that can open pdb files:
Pegasus Multimedia Database (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create pdb files:
Pegasus Multimedia Database (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
Pegasus Multimedia Database (Microsoft Windows)
PowerBASIC debugger data
File type category:
Source code and script file
Date updated: January 16, 2019
The pdb file extension was also used by PowerBasic, a compiler and program developing in BASIC programming language for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The pdb file stores some kind of data used by debugger.
How to open pdb file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert pdb file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
PowerBASIC (Microsoft Windows)
PowerBuilder dynamic link library
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: April 3, 2019
The pdb file extension is associated with the PowerBuilder, an application development tool for creating high-performance, data-driven business applications.
This type of .pdb file stores dynamic link library created in the PowerBuilder.
How to open pdb file?
This particular file type can only be used with PowerBuilder.
How to convert pdb file?
A conversion for this particular file type is highly unlikely. Links usually contain no data, just point to location of another file or files.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
Sybase PowerBuilder (Microsoft Windows)
PowerDesigner physical model backup
File type category:
Backup file
Date updated: January 2, 2019
The pdb file extension is associated with the PowerDesigner, a modeling and design solution for Microsoft Windows that helps you implement effective enterprise architecture.
This type of .pdb files contains physical model backup.
How to open pdb file?
You can recover these backups using PowerDesigner.
How to convert pdb file?
Backups can be rarely converted, but they can be recovered.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that can open pdb files:
PowerDesigner (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create pdb files:
PowerDesigner (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that backup pdb files:
PowerDesigner (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that recover pdb files:
PowerDesigner (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
PowerDesigner (Microsoft Windows)
Powerproject data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: July 31, 2017
The pdb file extension is associated with the Powerproject software.
Asta Powerproject is a professional project management software tool that is specifically designed to plan and deliver construction projects on time and within budget.
The pdb file contains some kind of data used by Powerproject.
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Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software apps that create pdb files:
Powerproject (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
Powerproject (Microsoft Windows)
Ribbons protein data bank
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: March 24, 2024
The pdb file extension is associated with the Ribbons, a software for display molecular models, analyze crystallographic data and create publication quality images.
The pdb file stores protein data bank.
How to open pdb file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.pdb files.
How to convert pdb file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Software applications that can open pdb files:
Ribbons (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create pdb files:
Ribbons (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import pdb files:
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pdb files:
Ribbons (Microsoft Windows)
TealPaint graphic image
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The pdb file extension is associated with the TealPaint, a painting application for WebOS and PalmOS operating system. The .pdb file stores graphic image.
TealPaint graphic files are viewable in a XnView a picture images management software.
How to open pdb file?
Use XnView to work with *.pdb files.
How to convert pdb file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open pdb file:
Associated software actions with the pdb file
Programs for viewing pdb files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print pdb files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)