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Basic information about IDB file

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

There are 6 file types using the IDB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the IDB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support IDB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the IDB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the IDB file?
  • How to open a IDB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a IDB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a IDB file?
  • How to convert IDB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to IDB file format?


1.Detail information about IDB file extension: Interactive Disassembler Database

File type Interactive Disassembler Database Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IDB file is a Interactive Disassembler Database. The idb file extension is associated with the Interactive Disassembler, a multi-processor disassembler and debugger for Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac and Linux.

The idb file contains database from Interactive Disassembler.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDB files

Windows		 Interactive Disassembler


2.Detail information about IDB file extension: Visual Studio Intermediate Debug File

File type Visual Studio Intermediate Debug File Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description IDB file is a Visual Studio Intermediate Debug File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDB files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio 2017


3.Detail information about IDB file extension: IDA Database File

File type IDA Database File Category Database Files
Developer Hex-Rays File format Binary
Description IDB file is a IDA Database File developed by Hex-Rays.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDB files

Windows		 Hex-Rays IDA


4.Detail information about IDB file extension: Delphi Pascal Object File

File type Delphi Pascal Object File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IDB file is a Delphi Pascal Object File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDB files

Windows		 Delphi


5.Detail information about IDB file extension: PocoMail Index File

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

Windows		 PocoMail
Aid4Mail


6.Detail information about IDB file extension: Quicken Home Inventory Add-on Data

File type Quicken Home Inventory Add-on Data Category Plugin Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IDB file is a Quicken Home Inventory Add-on Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDB files

Windows		 Quicken

macOS
 Quicken for Mac



Can't open a IDB 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.IDB”。

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 IDB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IDB 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.