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Basic information about GDB file

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

There are 8 file types using the GDB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GDB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GDB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GDB file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the GDB file?
How to open a GDB file?
What programs do I need to open a GDB file?
What programs help to create and edit a GDB file?
How to convert GDB files to another file format?
How to convert another files to GDB file format?

1.Detail information about GDB file extension: InterBase Database File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GDB files
File type	InterBase Database File	Category	Database Files
Developer	Borland	File format	N/A
Description	GDB file is a InterBase Database File developed by Borland. Database file created with Borland InterBase; default extension used by versions of InterBase prior to InterBase 7.0; databases created with InterBase 6.5 and earlier have a 2GB file size limit.
Windows	Embarcadero InterBase Recoveronix InterbaseRecovery Corel Paradox dBASE Delphi Firebird Full Convert Enterprise GetPicturesList Key Manager MoneyWorks

2.Detail information about GDB file extension: GPS Database File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GDB files
File type	GPS Database File	Category	Database Files
Developer	Garmin	File format	N/A
Description	GDB file is a GPS Database File developed by Garmin.
Windows	Garmin BaseCamp Garmin MapSource
macOS	Garmin BaseCamp

3.Detail information about GDB file extension: Database

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GDB files
File type	Database	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	GDB file is a Database.
Windows	InterBase MoneyWorks Firebird dBASE Corel Paradox Delphi InterBase Full Convert Enterprise DB Zipper

4.Detail information about GDB file extension: GroupMail File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GDB files
File type	GroupMail File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	GDB file is a GroupMail File.
Windows	GroupMail

5.Detail information about GDB file extension: Garmin MapSource GPS Waypoint Database

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GDB files
File type	Garmin MapSource GPS Waypoint Database	Category	GIS Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	GDB file is a Garmin MapSource GPS Waypoint Database.
Windows	MapSource GPSBabel MyGeodata Cloud BaseCamp MapSource BaseCamp
macOS	GPSBabel for Mac
Linux	GPSBabel for Linux
iOS	Garmin StreetPilot
Web	GPS Visualizer

6.Detail information about GDB file extension: Star Trek Elite Force II Info File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GDB files
File type	Star Trek Elite Force II Info File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	GDB file is a Star Trek Elite Force II Info File.
Windows	Star Trek: Elite Force 2

7.Detail information about GDB file extension: SmartWare Business Graph File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GDB files
File type	SmartWare Business Graph File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	GDB file is a SmartWare Business Graph File.
Windows	SmartWare

8.Detail information about GDB file extension: ArcGIS Geodatabase

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GDB files
File type	ArcGIS Geodatabase	Category	GIS Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	GDB file is a ArcGIS Geodatabase.
Windows	ArcGIS

How to convert GDB files to another file format?

There are 11 records in our database eligible for GDB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve GDB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

GDB to CSV	GDB to DBF	GDB to GBK	GDB to GPX
GDB to KML	GDB to KMZ	GDB to MDB	GDB to MDF
GDB to XLS	GDB to XLSX	GDB to XML

How to convert another files to GDB file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to GDB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to GDB conversion, you may use the option.

GPX to GDB	XLS to GDB	XML to GDB	XLSX to GDB
KML to GDB	TRK to GDB

Can't open a GDB 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.GDB”。

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 GDB extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the GDB 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.