┌─ FILE ANALYSIS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ┐
│ DEVELOPER : Various
│ CATEGORY : Data
│ MIME TYPE : application/octet-stream
└ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ┘
What is a DB file?
DB is a generic file extension used by various database systems to store structured data. Most commonly, .db files are SQLite databases — self-contained, serverless database files used by mobile apps, browsers, and desktop applications.
How to open DB files
- DB Browser for SQLite (Windows, macOS, Linux) — Free, visual
- DBeaver (Windows, macOS, Linux) — Free, universal
- sqlite3 (CLI) — Built-in command-line tool
- SQLiteStudio (Windows, macOS, Linux) — Free
- VS Code (with SQLite extension) — Visual browsing
Technical specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Common Format | SQLite |
| Type | Binary database file |
| ACID | Full ACID compliance (SQLite) |
| Max Size | 281 TB (SQLite) |
| Concurrency | Single-writer (SQLite) |
Programs that open DB files
- DB Browser for SQLite — Visual SQLite editor
- DBeaver — Universal database tool
- DataGrip — JetBrains database IDE
- Python sqlite3 — Built-in Python module
Common use cases
- Mobile apps: iOS and Android local storage
- Browsers: History, bookmarks, cookies
- Desktop apps: Local application data
- Embedded systems: Lightweight data storage