Opening MBTILES Files

The MBTILES file type is primarily associated with GIS Viewer.

MBTILES	File extension: MBTILES
	File type:	database file

What is an MBTILES file?

MBTILES files mostly belong to GIS Viewer. MBTILES files are SQLite databases that store map tiles. They hold data rows for each tile, including image data and metadata.
This file format is used to package map data so that maps can be rendered at different zoom levels. Key aspects include:

Organized with SQL commands for fast data access.
Designed for offline use in mapping systems.
Used in GIS applications to serve both raster and vector tiles.

FilExt.com tip: To view an MBTILES file, use software that can read SQLite databases. For more technical details on the underlying database, see the SQLite website.

How to open an MBTILES file

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

GIS Viewer
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MBTILES files are often referred to as GIS Viewer gis because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
MBTiles
An *.MBTILES file is a container storing map tiles, using the SQLite format. It acts as a database, efficiently organizing tiles for quick access and display by map applications. This file format is classified as GIS File.

MBTILES file format:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Below you will find our evaluation of the MBTILES files:

An MBTILES file is mainly used by one program with a specific format. The following file formats are most commonly found in MBTILES files:

99% of all MBTILES files are associated with MBTiles tileset files, which internally utilize the well-known SQL format. An SQL file contains a lightweight SQLite database, widely used in application development for storing application related data. They consist of unreadable binary data. A typical file size is 59 MB. The file type is relatively new. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. SQLite format 3. These files can be linked to opencpn, navionics, germany, topo, output, india, tiles and feff.

The remaining 1% of all MBTILES files are different files with different signatures. These files sometimes refer to shom, satellite, bolshoy, france, planet, raster, trails, china, korea or ozero. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your MBTILES file!

Technical Data for MBTILES File Extension

File classification:

GIS

Related files:

kml, gpx, shp, geojson, mbt, mtb, pbf, sqlite, db

an mbtiles database file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MBTILES files

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