Database Files

Developed by Garmin, a MapSource, a GPS route, and the trip-planning program use the GDB extension. These files contain information such as waypoints, directions, and other tracking information and are similar to GPX format. Users can transfer such data to a Garmin GPS navigation device.

ACCDB file extensions are attached to database files that are developed through Microsoft Access 2007/10 to store organized tables and fields of data; including custom forms, SQL queries, and many others. ACCDB files are very similar to their predecessors, MDB – or Microsoft Access Database – files, but ACCDB files easily took over as the […]

.SDF, or SQL CE database file, stores SQL Server Compact, or SQL CE, formats. They were designed by Microsoft for programs that function on mobile and/or desktop devices and they can have a size of up to 4GB. SDF files can also have up to 128-bits of encryption for data security, requiring a password for […]

SQL file contains (structured query language), a language used to access and modify information in a database. SQL file format first came into existence in the 1970s and later was adopted by ISO and ANSI group in 1986 as a standard language for RDBMS (relational database management systems) You are likely to encounter SQL if […]

Several applications use the DB file format to store and manage their database. Most prominently, the iOS and Android platforms have stored their contacts and SMS information on a range of devices in this extension. These files are not meant for manual access and editing, and only the requisite applications can make any changes to […]

Developed by dBASE, its database management system application uses the DBF file format. The extension helps the software to organize its data and bifurcate them into several records with a host of fields. Many other programs have adopted it for structuring data in their applications due to its simplicity. The version III and IV of […]

Developed by Microsoft, its Access software uses the MDB file extension. It is a database file containing the structure and relevant entries, along with reports and security settings. The software is a desktop relational database program and is a part of the Microsoft Office Suite. The pre-2007 version of the program used the MDB file […]

A PDB format is a commonly used extension that several software, such as MS Visual Studio, Palm Pilot, etc. use to manage their databases. It is a proprietary format useful in storing data more efficiently and comes pre-loaded with the corresponding application. It means that a PDB file created by MS Visual Studio cannot be […]