Opening an SQLITE3-SHM File

The SQLITE3-SHM file type is primarily associated with SQLite.

SQLITE3-SHM	File extension: SQLITE3-SHM
	File type:	auxiliary database file

What is an SQLITE3-SHM file?

SQLITE3-SHM files mostly belong to SQLite. The SQLITE3-SHM file is part of the SQLite system. It holds temporary shared memory data that helps coordinate access to a database when more than one process is active.
This file maintains synchronization information used in shared cache mode.

It handles lock management.

It stores transient cache data.

It is automatically created and removed by SQLite during database operations.

FilExt.com note: For further details, visit the SQLite website.

How to open an SQLITE3-SHM file

You need a suitable software like SQLite to open an SQLITE3-SHM 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 SQLITE3-SHM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SQLITE3-SHM 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 SQLITE3-SHM files:

SQLite
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SQLITE3-SHM files are often referred to as SQLite databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
SQLite (Temporary SQLite file) by SQLite
SQLITE3-SHM file is a temporary file that when embedded into desktop as well as mobile app, is then used by the database for sharing memory storage. SQLITE3-SHM file is a compact database program with a binary format and is a category of database files. This file extension is maintained by SQLite and it is not to be manually opened at all.

Technical Data for SQLITE3-SHM File Extension

File classification:

Database

Related files:

sqlite3, db3, sqlite3-wal, sqlite3-journal, shm, sqlite-shm, binarycookies, db-wal, sqlite, db

an sqlite3-shm auxiliary database file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SQLITE3-SHM files

Associate the SQLITE3-SHM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open auxiliary database files. Because only the current version supports the latest SQLITE3-SHM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available SQLite update.
To make sure that your SQLITE3-SHM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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