All about ABBU Files

The ABBU file type is primarily associated with Address Book.

ABBU	File extension: ABBU
	File type:	data backup file

What is an ABBU file?

ABBU files mostly belong to Address Book by Apple, Inc. ABBU is a backup file which is exported from the Apple Address Book included with Mac OS X. Whenever user needs to restore the default address book the default extension is ABBU. ABBU file is created by Apple Address Book program which was renamed as a Contact. ABBU file is a database file which stores users contact information such as name, contact number, email address etc. User can store ABBU files on cloud or can transfer other Mac OS computer.

How can I open an ABBU file?

You need a suitable software like Address Book to open an ABBU file. You need a suitable software like Address Book from Apple, Inc to open an ABBU 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 ABBU file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ABBU file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from ABBU files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from ABBU file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online ABBU File Viewer:

Just click the "Choose your .abbu file to view" button on this page.
Your ABBU file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

4 Steps to Open an Unknown .ABBU File

Because .ABBU files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A file received from a Mac user or a macOS export workflow is likely an Apple Address Book backup containing contact data.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect its first bytes.
- "SQLite format 3" indicates an Apple Contacts database.
- Readable XML/PLIST text suggests macOS metadata.
- "PK" means it may be a zipped archive.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to restore the data. Try using Apple Contacts (Address Book) on macOS, or ask the sender if you are uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for ABBU File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

zip, tbz, data, aba, mdbackup, mdinfo

an abbu data backup file is a special file format by Apple, Inc and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ABBU files

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