All about PBD Files

The PBD file type is primarily associated with PowerBuilder.

PBD	File extension: PBD
	File type:	dynamic link library file

What is a PBD file?

PBD files mostly belong to PowerBuilder by Sybase. PBD is a file format used by the EaseUS Todo Backup tool. It's used to back up data on computers, workstations, and servers in order to protect it from corruption and loss by having a copy to restore in case of a problem like a system crash, disk corruption, virus infection, etc.

Supported file systems: Only FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS file systems are supported. This means that it can generally only be used on a machine running Windows. You cannot use PBD files to transfer data to Linux nor macOS machines. The maximum capacity of a compatible disk is 16TB.
Structure: PBD is a binary image file. It is not meant to be manually opened, but rather using the appropriate software. You can explore the files within a PBD file by using a special tool that can be downloaded separately from the main software. The aforementioned file system limitations still apply.

How do you open PBD files?

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

PowerBuilder by Sybase
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PBD files are often referred to as PowerBuilder systems because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Axialis (image file) by Axialis
Axialis is a family of software designed for creating and editing custom icons, cursors, and screensavers. This file format is classified as Vector Image. Related links: Tutorials, Support, Blog
Epicentric Portal Server (JavaBean definition) by Vignette
Epicentric Portal Server is a program developed by Vignette. The PBD file is a text file that provides the definition for a JavaBean to operate within the portal as a module. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: JavaBeans Wikipedia, Vignette Wikipedia
iSilo (document file) by DC & Co.
iSilo is a highly versatile document reader available for Palm OS, Pocket PC, and Windows CE Handheld PC devices, as well as for Windows computers. The program supports documents stored as PBD files. This file format is classified as eBook. Related links: Support, Info, Wikipedia
Palm OS (Palm OS database file) by Palm
Palm OS was a mobile operating system developed for mobile devices. The operating system has since been discontinued. PBD files were database files used by Palm OS. This file format is classified as Database. Related links: iSilo, Wikipedia
PhotoDeluxe (image file) by Adobe
Adobe PhotoDeluxe was a program used for editing 2D images. The program has since been discontinued and is no longer sold by Adobe. PhotoDeluxe was compatible with images stored using the PBD files, which could be opened and edited using the program. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: Wikipedia, Adobe PhotoDeluxe Revisited
ProBID+ (data file) by AEC Logic
ProBID+ is a program for cost estimation, budgeting, and planning. It was developed by AEC Logic for the Windows operating system. The program stores data in PBD files. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: BridgeArt, Documentation
Todo Backup (backup file) by EaseUs
EaseUs Todo Backup is a backup management software for the Windows operating system. The software allows users to create and restore backups of files or systems, with flexible storage options. The program stores backups in PBD files, which can be compressed and password protected. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Review, Video tutorial

PBD file format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our evaluation of the PBD files is as follows:

PBD is a very commonly used file extension and mainly uses a defined PBD format. However, the following two file formats are common:

75% of all PBD files are associated with PowerBuilder Dynamic library. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. A typical file size is 800 KB. The file type was developed 10 years ago and is still in use today. The files contain the following words: HDR*P and HDR*PowerBuilder. Files like these have the following tags: acracp, reports, custom, report, datawindow, process, mylapstrackside, application, account, data, fpsp, kdbs and life.
10% of all PBD files use the same file format, which have the signature IMGF. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The files are on average 63 GB in size and range from 4 GB to 230 GB. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as IMGF and My Backups. Disco 0_20180601_Full_v1.pbd or Local Disk C_20180601_Full_v1.pbd is a typical file name. Files like these are sometimes connected to disk, backup, disco, local, system and laufwerk.

All other PBD files (15%) have different formats, such as FIMG. They are often associated with seguridad, sauvegarde, archivos, sistema, storetrack, inventory, retailwiz, fichier, eclaim, online, admin, smart, users, menu or siac. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your PBD file!

Technical Data for PBD File Extension

File classification:

System

Related files:

pdb, pbl, exe, dll, bpd, phd, pbp, opt, chm, pvd, srd, psr, idb, zip, txt, pf, jpg, pdm, pdf, backup, sra

Related links:

Wikipedia, Documentation

Mime type:

application/vnd.powerbuilder6

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: PBuilder.Directive, FileType: Paquet Builder Directives, AppName: Paquet Builder: powerful Zip and Cabinet Self-Extractors Builder

ProgramID: PhotoDeluxeBusiness.Image.1, FileType: Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Image, AppName: PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Executable
EXEFile: PBE.exe

ProgramID: PhotoDeluxeBusiness.Image.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PhotoDeluxe BE 1.0\PBE.exe %1

ProgramID: PhotoDeluxeBusiness.Image.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PhotoDeluxe BE 1.1\PBE.exe

ProgramID: PhotoDeluxeBusiness.Image.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PhotoDeluxe VA 1.0\PBE.exe %1

ProgramID: PhotoDeluxeBusiness.Image.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PhotoDeluxe BE 1.1\PBE.exe %1

ProgramID: PhotoDeluxeBusiness.Image.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Canon Creative\pdeluxe\PBE.exe

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a pbd dynamic link library file is a special file format by Sybase and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PBD files

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