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Opening a ZDB File
The ZDB file type is primarily associated with Various programs.
What is a ZDB file
ZDB files mostly belong to Various programs. ZDB files are used by different programs for storing structured data. They do not have one standard purpose, so their meaning depends on the software that created them.
For example, some ZDB files contain game data. In one case, they hold information for games such as Battlefield 2042 or serve as a Zone of the Enders data file managed by ZenGin Archive.
Other files use the same extension for database purposes. Some are compressed using ZIP and store a Firebird database, while others use GZIP to compress data. A typical case is the Ditto Clipboard Database; you can get more details on that version at Ditto Clipboard Project.
FilExt.com tips: In addition, a few files serve as game data files used by applications such as ftscore or as Tandem NonStop database files. To view or modify these files, you must use the program that originally created them. If they are compressed, standard decompression tools (like those for ZIP or GZIP) may allow you to inspect their contents.
For example, some ZDB files contain game data. In one case, they hold information for games such as Battlefield 2042 or serve as a Zone of the Enders data file managed by ZenGin Archive.
Other files use the same extension for database purposes. Some are compressed using ZIP and store a Firebird database, while others use GZIP to compress data. A typical case is the Ditto Clipboard Database; you can get more details on that version at Ditto Clipboard Project.
FilExt.com tips: In addition, a few files serve as game data files used by applications such as ftscore or as Tandem NonStop database files. To view or modify these files, you must use the program that originally created them. If they are compressed, standard decompression tools (like those for ZIP or GZIP) may allow you to inspect their contents.
How do you open ZDB files?
You need a suitable software like Various programs to open a ZDB 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 ZDB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ZDB 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 ZDB files:
- Various programs
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ZDB files are often referred to as Various programs databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- CostOS Estimating (Zipped Resources Database File) by Nomitech UnlimitedCostOS is a very powerfull cost estimating software, dedicated to the following industries: Construction Contractors and Construction Consultancies. This file format is classified as Archive.
- DesignPro (Label Design) by AveryCustomize and print professional looking labels, cards, dividers and more. This extension is for older versions (e.g., version 4), but will open with the newer program using the File|Open command. The current extension is .ZDL.
- EPSQ Security Officer Submission(EPSQ = Electronic Personal Securuty Questionnaire; file is encrypted)
- NEPLAN (Topology Data File) by BCP Busarello + Cott + Partner Inc.NEPLAN is a user-friendly Power System Analysis software for Electrical Transmission, Distribution and Industrial Networks, including Optimal Power Flow, Transient Stability (RMS and EMT), Reliability Analysis, RCM-Maintenance and more. The NEPLAN risk based planning modules are tools for reinvestment strategies. A version of NEPLAN for gas networks is also available. A for-pay viewer is available for purchase. Related links: NEPLAN Viewer
- Quicken (On-line File) by Intuit Inc.Old file type.
- Report~Assist (Database) by SimpleLogic SoftwareThis file format is classified as Database.
- Wonder Word Data File
ZDB format details:
Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our examination of the ZDB files comes to the following conclusion:
ZDB is seldom used as a file extension and is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. But the following two file formats are common:
- 50% of all ZDB files start with the bytes C8 00 00 00 crucial for this file format. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. ZDB files are between 84 KB and 1 MB in size. The file type was created 10 years ago, but is still used today. These files are often associated with vcommon.
- 15% of all ZDB files use the ZIP format, so multiple files are compressed and stored together in one ZDB file. A typical number of included files is 147. Customary file names are act.cdx, act.dbf, actninfo.cdx, actninfo.dbf, actninfo.fpt, afforg1.cdx, afforg1.dbf, afforg1.fpt, alccoun.cdx, alccoun.dbf, alccoun.fpt, alcdrug.cdx, alcdrug.dbf, alcdrug.fpt, arrest.cdx, arrest.dbf, arrest.fpt, b, bankrupt.cdx, bankrupt.dbf and bankrupt.fpt. If you'd like to see the images and files included, just rename the file extension to .zip and double-click. ZDB files are between 36 KB and 40 KB in size. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. `aaf`) and act.cdxc. These files can be linked to person-related data.
All other ZDB files (35%) have no consistent format, often e.g. SQL. They are often associated with data or ditto. If you want to find out what your ZDB file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.
Technical Data for ZDB File Extension
File classification:
Database
Mime type:
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: Zerosoft Database File, AppName: cdc
EXEFile: cdc.exe
EXEFile: cdc.exe
ProgramID: ZDBackup.EXE
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Z-DBackup\ZDBackup.EXE
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Z-DBackup\ZDBackup.EXE
a zdb database file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with ZDB files
- Associate the ZDB file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open database files. Because only the current version supports the latest ZDB file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Various programs update.
- To make sure that your ZDB file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .ZDB file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.