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Basic information about DBPROJ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DBPROJ（*.DBPROJ or *.dbproj）, 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 DBPROJ file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about DBPROJ file extension: Visual Studio Database Project File

File type Visual Studio Database Project File Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format XML
Description DBPROJ file is a Visual Studio Database Project File developed by Microsoft. Database project created by Visual Studio, a Microsoft software development tool used to create Windows and Web programs; stores project information using XML formatting, such as build preferences, included libraries, and references to source code files and application assets.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBPROJ files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Microsoft Windows NotePad

macOS		 TextEdit

Linux		 gedit
GNU Emacs



Can't open a DBPROJ 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.DBPROJ”。

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 DBPROJ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DBPROJ 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 DBPROJ 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 DBPROJ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DBPROJ 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 DBPROJ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the DBPROJ 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.