DBPF

Basic information about DBPF file

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

There are 1 file types using the DBPF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DBPF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DBPF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DBPF file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about DBPF file extension: Maxis Database Packed Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DBPF files
File type	Maxis Database Packed Format	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DBPF file is a Maxis Database Packed Format. DBPF filename suffix is mostly used for Maxis Database Packed Format files. Files with DBPF extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. DBPF file format, along with 1248 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The most popular program for handling DBPF files is SimCity 4, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. SimCity 4 software was developed by Maxis, and on its official website you may find more information about DBPF files or the SimCity 4 software program.
Windows	SimCity 4 Spore The Sims 2 Double Deluxe

Can't open a DBPF 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.DBPF”。

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 DBPF extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the DBPF 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.