What Is a DB File?
Windows uses these files to show thumbnails of a folder’s images before you open them.
It’s important to know what your DB file is for before choosing how to open it.
DB Files.
For example, text messages on an iPhone are stored in ansms.dbfile in the/private/var/mobile/Library/SMS/folder.
However, you might be able to read Skype’smain.dbwith a database file web client.
Thumbs.dbfiles are automatically created by some versions of Windows and put into folders that contain images.
Every folder with aThumbs.dbfile only has one of these DB files.
SeeHow to Repair Damaged or Corrupted Thumbs.db Filesif you’re getting akernel32.dll errorthat’s related to aThumbs.dbfile.
This is what makes it really easy to sift through a folder to find a specific picture.
One way around this is to openFolder Optionsby executing thecontrol folderscommandin the Run dialog box (WIN+ R).
Then, go into theViewtab and selectAlways show icons, never thumbnails.
You should then be able to delete anyThumbs.dbfiles that are taking up unnecessary space.
you’ve got the option to do this from theViewmenu when you right-click white space in the folder.
TheThumbs.dbviewers above can export the thumbnails from aThumbs.dbfile and save them to theJPGformat.
This file has nothing to do withDBFfiles even though they might appear related.
FAQ
Yes.
In theMySQLWorkbench, go toMySQL Connectionsand enter the database information.
Once connected to the database, go toData Import/Restoreand selectImport from Self-Contained File.
Use an app or web tool that allows you to view and edit SQLite files.
For example,go to SQLite Viewer with Google Driveto open SQLite files in the Chrome surfing app.
