All about DBK Files

The DBK file type is primarily associated with PC Suite.

DBK	File extension: DBK
	File type:	data backup file

What is a DBK file

DBK files mostly belong to PC Suite by SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (SEL). DBK file format is related to OrCAD which is a CAD design application use to generate 3D models. DBK file stores backup copies of projects created using OrCAD application. Initially OrCAD was launched on DOS platforms, later on DBK file format was introduced for Microsoft Windows systems. License user can use DBK files on OrCAD.

How do you open DBK files?

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

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How to convert DBK files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

You can convert DBK files using our online DBK file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do so, click the "Choose your .dbk file to view" button above.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert DBK files:

PC Suite by SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (SEL)
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DBK files are often referred to as PC Suite backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
dBASE (database backup file) by dBase LLC
dBase system includes core database engine, programming language , query system, and forms engine that ties all of these micro components together. dBase was one of the first database management systems which was developed for microcomputers. dBase is still popular these days. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: dBase Wikipedia Page, networkworld page
MyPhoneExplorer (data backup file) by FJ Software Development
MyPhoneExplorer is a freeware desktop application which allows user to manage data in Sony Ericsson and Android mobile phones. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: MyPhoneExplorer Wikipedia Page, filehorse page
OrCAD (data backup file) by Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
OrCAD Systems Corporation was a software company that developed OrCAD application. OrCAD is an exclusive software tool suite which is primarily used for electronic design automation. User can perform various numbers of electronic design automation for testing purpose before implementing using OrCAD application. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: OrCAD Wikipedia Page, wikipedia Page
PhoneMiner (data backup file) by Amraksoftware
PhoneMiner recovers lost Contacts, Messages, Photos & Calendar data from user's iPhone, Sony, Sony Ericsson and BlackBerry backup files. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Amraksoftware Facebook page, filetypeadvisor page

DBK file format:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. In the following you will find our evaluation of the DBK files:

The DBK file extension is quite common and is used by different programs with different formats. The following file formats are most commonly found in DBK files:

35% of all DBK files are based on the zip format, so several files are combined and compressed into one DBK file. The 2 to 130 compressed files are called BckInfo.txt, Script.ctx, phoneID.txt and \Files\FileSystem.xml. If you want to see the included files and images, simply rename the file extension to .zip and double-click it. The average file size is 36 MB with most files being between 9 KB and 3 GB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as phoneID.txtm. Such DBK files store data about sony, xperia, compact, auto, filipa, zaloha, dirf, backup and gcap.
15% of all DBK files are based on the Microsoft Compound File format, also known as Composite Document File format or OLE2 compound document format. This Windows file format has features similar to those of a filesystem format with virtual files and subfolders. Compound files always start with the bytes ÐÏà¡±á (hex code D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1). The file contains sections Cache, Cells, Cells Directory, ExportBlocks, ExportBlocks Directory, Graphics, Graphics Directory, Library, Packages, Packages Directory, Parts, Parts Directory, Symbols, Symbols Directory, Views, Views Directory, AdminData and HSObjects. DBK files can be up to 23 MB in size, but are often around 25 KB - 2 MB.

All other DBK files (50%) have no consistent format, the following 7 formats exist: DocBook document, ISIS, IRPF and KORGDRSBKUP. The category is origi, last, irpf, loaded, design, ericsson, transfer, arduino, payment, export, update, based, dctfm, meter or dual. If you want to find out which format your DBK file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .dbk file to view".

Technical Data for DBK File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

bdk, dsn, cah, bbk, fullbackupdata, dkb, opj, zip, lbk, dec, dpk, idx, bak, dat, dbx, pwi, xml, sts, lyt, bom, nbf, nfb, bm3

Mime type:

application/docbook+xml

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: Dynacom.Backup
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MYOB JustInvoices\Dynacom.exe

a dbk data backup file is a special file format by SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (SEL) and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DBK files

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