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Basic information about PDB file

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

There are 19 file types using the PDB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PDB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PDB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PDB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PDB file?
  • How to open a PDB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PDB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PDB file?
  • How to convert PDB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PDB file format?


1.Detail information about PDB file extension: Protein Data Bank File

File type Protein Data Bank File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description PDB file is a Protein Data Bank File. Data file created in the Protein Data Bank (PDB) format; stores 3D coordinates specifying the structure of atoms within a protein or other chemical compound; used as a standard format for studying protein structures; also used by the Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics (RCSB) for studying biological macromolecules.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files

Windows		 Avogadro
Jmol
RasMol
Microsoft Internet Explorer with JmolApplet or Protein Workshop applet
Agile Molecule Abalone
Agile Molecule Ascalaph

macOS		 Avogadro
Jmol
Apple Safari with JmolApplet or Protein Workshop applet

Linux		 Avogadro
Jmol
RasMol
Mozilla Firefox with JmolApplet or Protein Workshop applet

Web		 Animated Physics
QuickPDB


2.Detail information about PDB file extension: Program Database

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

Windows		 Intuit Quicken
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017

macOS
 Intuit Quicken
Quicken Essentials


3.Detail information about PDB file extension: Tanida Demo Builder File

File type Tanida Demo Builder File Category Data Files
Developer Tanida File format N/A
Description PDB file is a Tanida Demo Builder File developed by Tanida.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files

Windows		 Tanida Demo Builder


4.Detail information about PDB file extension: PowerDesigner Database Backup File

File type PowerDesigner Database Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer Sybase File format N/A
Description PDB file is a PowerDesigner Database Backup File developed by Sybase.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files

Windows		 Sybase PowerDesigner


5.Detail information about PDB file extension: Palm Desktop Database File

File type Palm Desktop Database File Category Database Files
Developer Palm File format Binary
Description PDB file is a Palm Desktop Database File developed by Palm.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files

Windows		 Palm Desktop
Fictionwise eReader
LLUSoft PDB Explorer
DC & Co iSilo
XnViewMP

macOS
 Planamesa NeoOffice
Fictionwise eReader
Lemkesoft GraphicConverter
PorDiBle
txt2pdbdoc
XnViewMP

Linux		 txt2pdbdoc
XnViewMP

Android		 Fictionwise eReader


6.Detail information about PDB file extension: Microsoft Linker Input Database File

File type Microsoft Linker Input Database File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDB file is a Microsoft Linker Input Database File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files


7.Detail information about PDB file extension: C64 Emulator File

File type C64 Emulator File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDB file is a C64 Emulator File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files


8.Detail information about PDB file extension: MolMol Molecule Description

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

Windows		 PolyTrans|CAD+DCC
MolMol


9.Detail information about PDB file extension: MonkeyCard Image Format File

File type MonkeyCard Image Format File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDB file is a MonkeyCard Image Format File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files

Windows Mobile		 MonkeyCard


10.Detail information about PDB file extension: PDB Chemical Modeler Input Data

File type PDB Chemical Modeler Input Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDB file is a PDB Chemical Modeler Input Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files

Windows		 SPOCK
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC


11.Detail information about PDB file extension: Pegasus Database

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

Windows		 Pegasus Multimedia Database


12.Detail information about PDB file extension: Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image File

File type Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDB file is a Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files

Windows		 Adobe PhotoDeluxe

Web		 Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter


13.Detail information about PDB file extension: PowerBuilder Dynamic Link Library File

File type PowerBuilder Dynamic Link Library File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDB file is a PowerBuilder Dynamic Link Library File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files

Windows		 Sybase PowerBuilder


14.Detail information about PDB file extension: BGBlitz Position Database File

File type BGBlitz Position Database File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDB file is a BGBlitz Position Database File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files

Windows		 Bgblitz


15.Detail information about PDB file extension: PowerBASIC Debugger File

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

Windows		 PowerBASIC


16.Detail information about PDB file extension: Powerproject Data

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

Windows		 Powerproject


17.Detail information about PDB file extension: Apache Web Server Library Related File

File type Apache Web Server Library Related File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDB file is a Apache Web Server Library Related File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files

Windows		 Apache http server


18.Detail information about PDB file extension: TealPaint Graphic Image File

File type TealPaint Graphic Image File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDB file is a TealPaint Graphic Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files


19.Detail information about PDB file extension: Merriam-Webster Pocket Dictionary File

File type Merriam-Webster Pocket Dictionary File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDB file is a Merriam-Webster Pocket Dictionary File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDB files



How to convert PDB files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for PDB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PDB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PDB to EPUB PDB to JPG PDB to PDF PDB to RTF
PDB to STL PDB to TXT


How to convert another files to PDB file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to PDB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PDB conversion, you may use the option.

TXT to PDB LIT to PDB CSV to PDB


Can't open a PDB 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.PDB”。

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 PDB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PDB 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.