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Basic information about DBD file

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

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


1.Detail information about DBD file extension: Oracle Record Type

File type Oracle Record Type Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBD file is a Oracle Record Type. The DBD file extension is associated with the Oracle record type file format used by some applications and solutions developed by Oracle.

The .dbd file format seems to be obsolete, without any support from developers.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBD files


2.Detail information about DBD file extension: DemoShield Project

File type DemoShield Project Category Data Files
Developer Macrovision File format N/A
Description DBD file is a DemoShield Project developed by Macrovision.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBD files

Windows		 Macrovision DemoShield


3.Detail information about DBD file extension: Business Insight Business Data

File type Business Insight Business Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBD file is a Business Insight Business Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBD files

Windows		 Business Insight


4.Detail information about DBD file extension: Clarion Modula-2 Debug Information

File type Clarion Modula-2 Debug Information Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBD file is a Clarion Modula-2 Debug Information.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBD files


5.Detail information about DBD file extension: Psion File

File type Psion File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBD file is a Psion File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBD files


6.Detail information about DBD file extension: Fly! Database Index File

File type Fly! Database Index File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DBD file is a Fly! Database Index File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBD files

Windows		 Fly!



Can't open a DBD 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.DBD”。

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 DBD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DBD 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.