DB File Extension

The DB file extension was created by Microsoft and is also known as the Windows Thumbnail Cache. DB is classified as a Misc Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open DB files in Microsoft Windows program.

Windows Thumbnail Cache File Type

What is a DB File Type?

By default, Windows thumbnail cache files are called Thumbs.db. For more information about Thumbs.db files, including how to prevent them from being created, follow these instructions.

What is a Default DB File Name?

Thumbs.db - Created by Windows to store d&apos thumbnails; images in a folder. It can be deleted, but Windows will redo the file.

Free Online DB Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online DB tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare DB files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .DB (Windows Thumbnail Cache) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your DB files directly from your device with ease.

DB Converter

Open DB

Edit DB

Compare DB Files

Merge DB Files

Split DB Files

DB Metadata Viewer

DB Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Windows Thumbnail Cache .DB File Extensions while opening the .DB files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open DB Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Thumbnail Cache on your system such as Microsoft Windows.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Windows program for *.db (Windows Thumbnail Cache) files.
   
   

   Associate DB Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.DB (e.g example.db) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .db files.
   
   

   Associate DB Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.DB (e.g example.db) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Windows extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related DB File Extensions

DB default file extension is .DB and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for DB File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the DB files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open DB File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Access 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	LibreOffice 6 for Windows	Open Source	LibreOffice
	SQLite 3.8.5 for Windows	Open Source	SQLite
	Symantec Norton Utilities 16 000 for Windows	Paid	Symantec Norton Utilities 16
	Microsoft Windows 10 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft

Open DB File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	LibreOffice 6 for MacOs	Open Source	LibreOffice
	SQLite 3.8.5 for MacOs	Open Source	SQLite

Open DB file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	LibreOffice 6 for Linux	Open Source	LibreOffice
	SQLite 3.8.5 for Linux	Open Source	SQLite

Open DB file on Web

Open DB file on iOS

Open DB file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About DB - Windows Thumbnail Cache