Opening FDB Files

The FDB file type is primarily associated with Firebird.

FDB	File extension: FDB
	File type:	database file

What is an FDB file

FDB files mostly belong to Firebird by Firebird Project. FDB file type is mainly used as a portfolio catalog file.

Main Use: FDB file type is used by Extensis Portfolio, an application used to organize images. The application stores the primary database data of images in an FDB file. The FDB catalog file consists of a thumbnail image and accompanying metadata of each image of the database.
Other Uses: FDB file format is also associated with the Dynamics NAV project software developed by Microsoft. The software uses FDB files as a database that saves financial data used in business administration and management. The files can also be opened with other software that supports Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) connections. FDB filetype is also associated with the Art Explosion software, a clip art collection application created by Nova Development. The FDB files serve as a database of clip art images belonging to the application. The FDB files consist of metadata and thumbnail information for each of the existing images present in the catalog.FDB filetype is also linked with Firebird, an open-source SQL relational database management system (RDBMS). These FDB files consist of the complete database spread into rows and columns. This data is generally used by online applications and hardware.

How can I open an FDB file?

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

Firebird by Firebird Project
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FDB files are often referred to as Firebird databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Art Explosion (portfolio catalog file) by Nova Development Corporation
Art Explosion is a clip art collection program created by Nova Development, where it is essentially a large database of clip art images. The FDB files which are utilized by Art Explosion contain the metadata and thumbnail images for each clip art image which is contained within the catalogue. This file format is classified as Data.
Dynamics NAV (database file) by Microsoft
Dynamics NAV, previously known as Navision, is an enterprise resource planning app created by Microsoft. Dynamics NAV is primarily used for business administration and management, and is intended to aid users with finance, customer relationship management, analytics, and electronic commerce for relatively small scale companies as well as aid large international groups. This file format is classified as Database.
FeedDemon (SQLlite data file) by NewsGator Technologies, Inc.
FeedDemon is an open source RSS feed reader (allows users and applications to obtain updates to websites in a computer-readable format) created for Windows computers. FeedDemon was primarily developed in Delphi and was later bought by NewsGator Technologies where it was able to synchronize with Google Reader. This file format is classified as Database. Related links: FeedDemon Wikipedia
Fiasco Database
Fiasco is an Amiga database engine sometimes used for web servers. Otherwise, there exists very limited documentation regarding Fiasco. This file format is classified as Database.
FlexyTrans (database file) by Berlitz
Berlitz Corporation, the developers of FlexyTrans, is an education and leadership training company that aims to improve the user's language skills and cultural understanding through their company and products. However, no information regarding the FlexyTrans program was able to be found. This file format is classified as Database.
FlukeView Forms (database file) by Fluke
FlukeView Forms is a documenting software that logs the capabilities of several Fluke tools and handheld test equipment, which can subsequently be used to solve tough problems regarding precision instrument calibration. The FlukeView Forms software comes in two different versions: FlukeView Forms Basic and FlukeView Forms plus Designer, which come with different functionalities depending on the data reporting capabilities required. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: FlukeView Forms software updates
FormTool Pro (form file) by IMSI/Design
FormTool Pro is an electronic form creating program that holds over 800 integrated templates so the user is guaranteed to find and create a personalized form. FormTool Pro was originally published by BLOC Development Corporation, however, it was soon abandoned and subsequently continued by IMSI, which is a software publishing company enrolled within the CAD software market. This file format is classified as Page Layout.
FoxPro (database file) by Fox Software
FoxPro is a database management system as it supports multiple relationships between multiple DBF files (tables), while also being an object-oriented programming language originally created by Fox Software. FoxPro software's final release was version 2.6 as in the following years, it was replaced by Visual FoxPro created by Microsoft. This file format is classified as Database. Related links: Successor program
Legacy Family Tree (personal ancestral file) by Millennia
Legacy Family Tree is a fully-featured professional genealogy program that aids family historians in tracking, organizing, and printing their ancestral history. This software allows groups of people to coordinate their work and subsequently track the progress of those you are interested in. Additionally, users may pay a fee in order to 'unlock' many premium features, however, the base Legacy Family Tree program is free. This file format is classified as Database.
Ming
Ming is a C library for generating and creating Adobe Flash (SWF) files, where it is often packaged as a PHP module that allows for the generation of Flash animations. Additionally, not only does Ming utilize PHP modules, it can also use the C++, Ruby, Perl, and Python programming languages. A user is able to create FDB files with the Ming makefdb utility. This file format is classified as Simple text file.
Portfolio (catalog file) by Extensis, Inc.
Portfolio is an image organization program that makes it simple to share digital files with remote team members and customers no matter their location. The FDB files primarily contain a thumbnail image and metadata for each individual file which is stored within the Portfolio catalogue, however, the FDB files can become quite large depending on the specifications of the images. This file format is classified as Database. Related links: Mark Anderson's Portfolio FAQ

FDB file extension format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below is our analysis of the FDB files:

FDB is one of the most common file extensions and includes different formats for different programs. The file formats most commonly found in FDB files are:

65% of all FDB files belong to Firebird database. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The files are on average 13 MB in size and range from 1 MB to 160 MB. The file type was created 10 years ago, but is still used today. These files are often associated with pdvdata, data, baza, database, patroldb, tadata, demo and plytki.
5% of all FDB files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "SAFE " at the beginning. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. FDB files can be up to 14 MB in size, but are often around 130 KB - 1 MB. The keywords IHDR, gAMA, pHYs, sRGB, IDATx^ and SAFE 2016 16.02 are typical for these files. These files are often associated with foundation, raft, slab, safe, roof, footing and floor.

All other FDB files (30%) have different formats, often, for example, PhotoDirector faces data, Runes of Magic game data archive, JetDB, GZIP and ZIP. These files are often connected to sram, shutterstock, photo, master, security or fitnes. Just click the "Choose your .fdb file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your FDB file is.

Technical Data for FDB File Extension

File classification:

Database

Related files:

fbd, edb, fbk, fdp, gdb, zip, 000, eft, ftb, gbk, exe, xsdm, $et, db, mdb, bdd, sdb, 001, dll, dbf

Related links:

Firebird Wikipedia

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: LegacyFamilyTree.fdb, FileType: Legacy Genealogy Software, AppName: Legacy Genealogy Software for Windows

ProgramID: Portfolio.Document, FileType: Portfolio Document, AppName: Portfolio 4.01 for Windows

ProgramID: Downloads.Database
EXEFile: F:\VISUAL~1\FLASHG~1\FlashGet\Release\FlashGet.exe %1

ProgramID: IBManager.Database
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\EMS\IB Manager\IBManager.exe %1

ProgramID: LegacyFamilyTree.fdb
EXEFile: C:\Legacy\Legacy.exe %1

ProgramID: Portfolio.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ARTEXP~1\PORTFO~1\Portbrws.exe /dde

ProgramID: LegacyFamilyTree.fdb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Legacy\Legacy.exe %1

ProgramID: Portfolio.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PLANWR~1\PORTFO~1\PortBrws.exe

ProgramID: Portfolio.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Portfolio Browser\PortBrws.exe

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

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an fdb database file is a special file format by Firebird Project and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FDB files

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