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Basic information about DB8 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DB8（*.DB8 or *.db8）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DB8 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DB8 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DB8 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DB8 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DB8 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DB8 file?
  • How to open a DB8 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DB8 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DB8 file?
  • How to convert DB8 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DB8 file format?


1.Detail information about DB8 file extension: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Game

File type S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Game Category Game Files
Developer GSC Game World File format N/A
Description DB8 file is a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Game developed by GSC Game World. DB8 is a file extension commonly associated with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Game files. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Game specification was created by GSC Game World. DB8 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with DB8 extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1248 various file formats. Users are advised to use S.T.A.L.K.E.R. database extractor software for managing DB8 files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DB8 files

Windows		 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. database extractor



Can't open a DB8 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DB8”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DB8 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DB8 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DB8 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DB8 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DB8 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DB8 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DB8 file is damaged.
  • Whether the DB8 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DB8 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DB8 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DB8 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DB8 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DB8 file.

If the DB8 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.