Home » Database Files, B » BTR

Basic information about BTR file

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

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


1.Detail information about BTR file extension: Btrieve Database File

File type Btrieve Database File Category Database Files
Developer Pervasive Software File format N/A
Description BTR file is a Btrieve Database File developed by Pervasive Software. Database file created by Btrieve, a transactional database program designed for speed; contains a collection of records stored in the Btrieve database format; used to store and retrieve data as well as generate reports.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BTR files

Windows		 Pervasive Btrieve Database Manager
Pervasive PSQL Maintenance Utility
Legend Software BTRIEVE Viewer



Can't open a BTR 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.BTR”。

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 BTR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BTR 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.