All about IDB Files

The IDB file type is primarily associated with Interactive Disassembler.

IDB	File extension: IDB
	File type:	database

What is an IDB file?

IDB files mostly belong to Interactive Disassembler by Hex-rays. An IDB file is a database table used by MySQL database management system. IDB is also the filename extension of database files used by Interactive Disassembler source code decompiler/debugger. i2 iBase uses an IDB file to store databases in Jet Standard Database engine format. Ignition supervisory control and data acquisition program uses an IDB file coded in SQLITE3 format to store configuration, logs, and other information. Another type of IDB file contains intermediate data generated by Visual Studio integrated development environment when debugging a C++ application. Easy-PC electronic circuit design software saves circuit board designs in an IDB file.

How do you open IDB files?

You need a suitable software like Interactive Disassembler to open an IDB file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your IDB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a IDB file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert IDB files:

Interactive Disassembler by Hex-rays
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. IDB files are often referred to as Interactive Disassembler databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Delphi (object) by Embarcadero
Delphi is an integrated development environment for building native applications compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS operating systems. It uses an IDB file to store an object written in Pascal programming language. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Pascal (programming language)
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 (game data) by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is an action role-playing video game for PC and game consoles. Various data used by this game are saved in IDB file. This file format is classified as Data.
Easy-PC (circuit board) by WestDev
Easy-PC is a printed circuit board design and simulation software. It saves a printed circuit board in an IDB file. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: IDF Files, Intermediate Data Format
i2 iBase (database) by IBM
i2 iBase is a data acquisition, data management, and visualization software. It saves a database in an IDB file. This file format is classified as Database. Related links: Microsoft Jet Database Engine
IDEA! (project management database) by SYCON
IDEA! is a knowledgebase organization and archiving software for Windows. A project management database created by this program is saved in an IDB file. This file format is classified as Database.
Ignition (database) by Inductive Automation
Ignition is a supervisory control and data acquisition management software. Configuration data and logs used by this program are saved in an IDB file coded in SQLITE3 format. This file format is classified as Database.
iGuard 400 (backup data) by Euro Vigil
iGuard 400 is a wireless intrusion alarm system used for home security. Its backup data is saved in an IDB file. This file format is classified as Data.
MySQL (database table) by Oracle
MySQL is a relational database management system that uses Structured Query Language. It saves a database table in an IDB file. This file format is classified as Database.
Visual Studio (intermediate data) by Microsoft
Visual Studio is an integrated development environment with tools for building and deploying native and web applications. It uses an IDB file to store intermediate data generated when debugging an application. This file format is classified as Developer.

IDB file format details:

To find out what program is needed to open IDB files, you need to determine the file format. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the IDB files looks like this:

The IDB file extension is very common and includes different formats for the applicable programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

40% of all IDB files are IDA Database files. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The file size is in the range of 400 KB to 91 MB. The file type was created 10 years ago, but is still used today. The files contain the following words: IDA1. An example of a file name is onetap.idb. These files are often associated with legendware, nemesis, charms, lucky, reversed, dump, patcher and skeet.
20% of all IDB files use the popular SQL file format. An SQL file contains a lightweight SQLite database, widely used in application development for storing application related data. The content consists of binary data as well as text and words. IDB files are between 470 KB and 86 MB in size. The files contain the following words: SQLite format 3. An example of a file name is config.idb. These files are attributed to ignition, logs, system, prod, mesopc and fbmchhctl.

All the rest of the IDB files (40%) have different formats, often, for example, Microsoft Developer intermediate file format, JetDB, IDB, TIMAGELIST, iGuardSecuritySys and HEADER. Sometimes used for data, item, safedb, base, pass, directory, interium, evolve or simple. If you want to find out what your IDB file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for IDB File Extension

File classification:

Database

Related files:

ibd, ldb, frm, ideb, log, mdb, ida, pdb, idb2, current, ibdata1, zip, exe, sqlite, lgz, manifest-000001, idl, db, opt, old

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: idbfile, FileType: Intermediate file

ProgramID: idbfile, FileType: VC++ Minimal Rebuild Dependency File

ProgramID: InvtryFileType, FileType: Inventory File Type, AppName: Quicken Home Inventory

ProgramID: IDApro.Database32
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IDA\idag.exe %1

ProgramID: IDApro.Database32
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IDA Demo 4.8\idag.exe %1

ProgramID: InvtryFileType
EXEFile: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\QUICKENW\QHI.EXE %1

ProgramID: InvtryFileType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Quicken\QHI.EXE %1

ProgramID: InvtryFileType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKE~1\QHI.EXE %1

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an idb database is a special file format by Hex-rays and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with IDB files

Associate the IDB file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open databases. Because only the current version supports the latest IDB file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Hex-rays manufacturer website after an available Interactive Disassembler update.
To make sure that your IDB file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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