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Basic information about DDB file

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

There are 8 file types using the DDB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DDB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DDB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DDB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DDB file?
  • How to open a DDB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DDB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DDB file?
  • How to convert DDB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DDB file format?


1.Detail information about DDB file extension: Digidesign Database

File type Digidesign Database Category Data Files
Developer Avid Technology File format Binary
Description DDB file is a Digidesign Database developed by Avid Technology. Application support file created by Pro Tools, a digital audio workstation (DAW) application; contains application support information for an audio project and uses the filename volume.ddb.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DDB files

Windows		 Avid Pro Tools
ACDSee Photo Manager

macOS		 Avid Pro Tools


2.Detail information about DDB file extension: Command & Conquer: Renegade Data File

File type Command & Conquer: Renegade Data File Category Game Files
Developer Westwood Studios File format Binary
Description DDB file is a Command & Conquer: Renegade Data File developed by Westwood Studios.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DDB files

Windows		 Westwood Studios Command & Conquer: Renegade


3.Detail information about DDB file extension: Device Dependent Bitmap

File type Device Dependent Bitmap Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DDB file is a Device Dependent Bitmap.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DDB files


4.Detail information about DDB file extension: ACT! Sales Data File

File type ACT! Sales Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DDB file is a ACT! Sales Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DDB files

Windows		 Act!


5.Detail information about DDB file extension: INMOS Transputer Development System OCCAM Debugging Info

File type INMOS Transputer Development System OCCAM Debugging Info Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DDB file is a INMOS Transputer Development System OCCAM Debugging Info.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DDB files


6.Detail information about DDB file extension: ProWORX Nxt Descriptor Data File

File type ProWORX Nxt Descriptor Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DDB file is a ProWORX Nxt Descriptor Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DDB files

Windows		 ProWORX


7.Detail information about DDB file extension: Protel 99SE Design Database

File type Protel 99SE Design Database Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DDB file is a Protel 99SE Design Database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DDB files

Windows		 Altium Designer


8.Detail information about DDB file extension: TINA Shape Library Database

File type TINA Shape Library Database Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DDB file is a TINA Shape Library Database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DDB files

Windows		 TINA Design Suite



Can't open a DDB 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.DDB”。

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 DDB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DDB 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.