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Details of extension .db

10 extension(s) and 1 alias(es) in our database

Below, you can find answers to the following questions:

  • What is the .db file?
  • Which program can create the .db file?
  • Where can you find a description of the .db format?
  • What can convert .db files to a different format?
  • Which MIME-type is associated with the .db extension?
.db
General Database File .db file icon

General Database File

The DB file is a General Database file. A database is a collection of interrelated data (records) organized so that individual records or groups of records can be retrieved that satisfy various criteria.
Category: Data files
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
dBase IV Executable
SQLite 2.0 Database
SQLite 3 Database Shared Memory
Alpha Five Image Library
dBase IV Template Source
.db
Synopsys Design Compiler Data .db file icon

Synopsys Design Compiler Data

The DB file is a Synopsys Design Compiler Data. The Design Compiler is a synthesis tool from Synopsys Inc.
Detailed description not available
Category: Data files
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
StatPac Gold Data
Fractal Imaginator Data
Comptons 3D World Atlas Data
Voxco Interviewer Questionnaire Data
Photo Soap 2 Data
.db
Skype Chat History Data .db file icon

Skype Chat History Data

The DB file is a Skype Chat History Data. Skype is a VoIP service, which enables people to make and receive free voice and video calls over the internet using a computer, web browser, or mobile phone.
Detailed description not available
Category: Data files
Application: Skype
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
Skype Content File
Skype Binary Log File
Skype XML Data
Skype Language File
Skype Language Package
.db
Novell GroupWise Address Book Database .db file icon

Novell GroupWise Address Book Database

The DB file is a Novell GroupWise Address Book Database. Novell GroupWise is a cross-platform, corporate email system that provides messaging, calendaring, and scheduling.
Detailed description not available
Category: Data files
Application: Novell GroupWise
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
Initialization File
Novell GroupWise Custom Dictionary
Novell GroupWise Shortcut
Novell GroupWise Initialization File
Novell GroupWise Binary Information File
.db
CA-dBFast Database Configuration .db file icon

CA-dBFast Database Configuration

The DB file is a CA-dBFast Database Configuration. CA-dBFast is a dBase-compatible application development system from Computer Associates.
Detailed description not available
Category: Configuration files
Application: CA-dBFast
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
CA-dBFast Linkable Program
CA-dBFast Database
.db
Atari Jaguar Debugger Script .db file icon

Atari Jaguar Debugger Script

The DB file is an Atari Jaguar Debugger Script. The Atari Jaguar is a 64-bit home video game console that was developed by Atari Corporation, originally released in November 1993.
Detailed description not available
Category: Development files
Application: Atari Jaguar
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Aliases:
od
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Related extensions:
Atari Jaguar GASM Assembler Output
Atari Jaguar Cinepak Smooth-format Video
Atari Jaguar Cinepak Chunky-format Video
Atari Jaguar DSP Assembly Source
Atari Jaguar Cinepak Chunky-format RGB Video
.db
WhatsApp Messenger Database .db file icon

WhatsApp Messenger Database

The DB file is a WhatsApp Messenger Database. WhatsApp Messenger is a proprietary, cross-platform instant messaging subscription service for smartphones. In addition to text messaging, users can send each other images, video, and audio media messages.
Detailed description not available
Category: Data files
Application: WhatsApp
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
WhatsApp Messenger Recorded Voicemail
WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Database
WhatsApp Saved Chat History
WhatsApp Stored Messages
WhatsApp Encrypted Database
.db
Windows Thumbnail Cache .db file icon

Windows Thumbnail Cache

The DB file is a Windows Thumbnail Cache. The Windows Registry is a collection of databases of configuration settings for Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Detailed description not available
Category: Data files
Application: Microsoft Windows
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
Windows Registry Key Data
Windows Registry Database Backup
.db
Psion Series 3 Database .db file icon

Psion Series 3 Database

The DB file is a Psion Series 3 Database. The Psion Series 3 range of personal digital assistants were made by Psion PLC.
Detailed description not available
Category: Data files
Application: Psion 3
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
Psion Series 3 Ebook
Psion Series 3 Spreadsheet
Psion Series 3 Software Package
Psion Series 3 Printer Driver
Psion 3 Dynamic Link Library
.db
Stalker X-Ray Engine Database .db file icon

Stalker X-Ray Engine Database

The DB file is a Stalker X-Ray Engine Database. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a first-person shooter video game by the Ukrainian developer GSC Game World, published in 2007.
Detailed description not available
Category: Game Data files
Application: Stalker
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
Stalker Post-process Effector Data
Stalker Game Data
Stalker CS Game Shader Data
Stalker Data
Stalker Model Data
.digi
DIGIBooster Music Module .digi file icon

DIGIBooster Music Module

The DIGI file is a DIGIBooster Music Module. DIGIBooster was a quite popular tracker for the Amiga in the 90s.
Detailed description not available
Category: Audio files
Application: DIGIBooster
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Aliases:
db
Links:
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Related extensions:
SoundCap Audio Data
FunkTracker Music Module
EastWest PLAY Instrument Data
E-MU 0202 Sound Library
E-mu Emax II Sound Bank

Other types of files may also use the .db file extension. If you have helpful information about .db extension, write to us!

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

We found the following similar extensions in our database:

OpenEdge ABL Data Definition
Virtual Boy ROM
Freelang Dictionary Database
DR-DOS Backup Data
Digital Video
XBin Image

The .db filename extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

xb (1), vb (1), rb (1), eb (1), dn (1), dg (1), cb (1), wb (1), sb (1), fb (1), dv (1), dh (1), df (1), bd (1)

Can't open a .db file?

If you want to open a .db file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. If the .db association isn't set correctly, you may receive the following error message:

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.db

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
  • In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android