All about IB Files

The IB file type is primarily associated with InterBase / IB Converter.

IB	File extension: IB
	File type:	InterBase / IB Converter files

What is an IB file?

IB files mostly belong to InterBase / IB Converter.

Note: A file with the IB extension may not be a single standard; it can refer to several different file types. Use the description below to decide which use case applies to your file.

InterBase Database File: This IB file is used by the InterBase relational database system. It stores structured data. To open or edit it, use a database tool provided by Embarcadero. For more details, see InterBase.
3D Model Format: This version of the IB file holds 3D model data. It is often generated by or used with IB Converter. A module like this assists in importing and converting 3D objects. Check out IB Converter for further details.
Phonebook Index File: In some cases, an IB file contains index data for a phonebook. This version works with a phonebook database (associated with Iberis Phonebook). It helps locate contact information quickly.
Android Backup File: Another use is to store backup data for Android devices, such as SMS and contact records. Applications like SMS Backup & Restore generate these files. For guidance, visit SMS Backup & Restore.

FilExt.com note: If your IB file comes from a known application, use that program to open and view the file. Each file type follows an internal format specific to its use, so the correct software is key to proper access.

How to open IB files

You need a suitable software like InterBase / IB Converter to open an IB 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 IB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a IB 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 IB files:

InterBase / IB Converter
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. IB files are often referred to as InterBase / IB Converter databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
InterBase, iB Converter, Iberis Phonebook, SMS Backup & Restore
The *.IB file extension represents several distinct file formats. InterBase Database files, comprising 18% of observed instances, store relational database data within the InterBase database system. Another significant portion (14%) belongs to 3D model files, specifically used by the iB Converter tool for model conversion. Phonebook index files constitute 13%, associated with the Iberis Phonebook database. Lastly, Android backup files, making up 9%, are employed by the SMS Backup & Restore application for safeguarding text messages. This file format is classified as Database, 3D Model, Phonebook Index, Backup.

IB file format details:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our analysis of the IB files produces the following result:

The IB file type is a very commonly used file extension and covers different formats for different programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

30% of all IB files have the same signature 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 02. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. Most of these files are 27 KB to 1 MB in size. The file type is relatively new. Files like these are sometimes connected to bodya, head, haira, body, miyabi, belle, anby and caesar.
15% of all IB files belong to Nokia phonebook backup. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are often between 6 KB and 760 KB in size. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. phonebook.ib. A usual file name is phonebook.ib.

All other IB files (55%) have no consistent format. They are often associated with dress, bodyb, traveler, arlecchino, furina, shogun or ayaka. Just click the "Choose your .ib file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your IB file is.

Technical Data for IB File Extension

File classification:

Database

Related files:

gdb, ibk, lb, %23ib, bi, buf, in, fmt, ibd, spf, smsbackup, x_t, 3ds, obj, bak, db, xml, json, csv

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: ACDC_DIB
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACDSee32\ACDSee32.exe /v

ProgramID: CompuPic dib
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CompuPic\compupic.exe %1

ProgramID: FView.dib
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FreshDevices\FreshView\fview.exe %1

ProgramID: OISbmpfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\ois.exe /shellOpen %1

ProgramID: OISbmpfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~3\OFFICE11\ois.exe /shellOpen %1

ProgramID: Paint.Picture
EXEFile: rundll32.exe %SystemRoot%\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1

ProgramID: IBManager.Database
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\EMS\SQLSTU~1\SQLMAN~1\IBMANA~1.EXE

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an ib InterBase / IB Converter file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with IB files

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