How to Open Database Files on PC or Mac

This wikiHow teaches you how to view the contents of a .db or .sql (database) file using the DB Browser on Windows and macOS.

Steps

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Go to http://sqlitebrowser.org using a web browser. DB Browser is a free tool that allows opening database files on PC or Mac.

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Download the version for your operating system. There are many blue download buttons along the right side of the screen. Click the button that shows the operating system you use, then follow the on-screen instructions to download the file to your computer.

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Install apps. Double-click the file you just downloaded, then follow the on-screen installer instructions to install the application.

If you’re on a Mac, drag the DB Browser icon and drop it into the Applications folder to start the installation process.

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Open DB Browser. On Windows, the application will be in the All Apps section of the Start menu, and on Mac, the Applications folder.

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Click Open Database . This option is at the top of the application. Your computer’s file browser will open.

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Go to the database file you want to open. This file usually has a .db or .sql extension.

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Select the file and click Open . The database will open in the DB Browser.

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