Convert DB to SQL
| File Extension | DB |
| Full Name | Database Format |
The file extension .db refers to files of the type generic databases. These are typical database files that can store enterprise level data in an ordered and organized fashion. Generally these are based on the relational database framework.The .
| File Extension | SQL |
| Full Name | Structured Query Language Data SQL Format |
File with an .SQL extension contains Structured Query Language code in form of text. In such files, commands utilised by a program supporting relational SQL database can be stored (For instance: Microsoft Access, MySQL or FileMaker in form of script for purpose of modifying and downloading a given database).
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DB") to another (referred to as "SQL"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DB file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DB to format SQL becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DB to SQL file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DB and transforming it into format SQL. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DB to SQL converters.
Conversion from DB to SQL
DB to SQL
How to convert the DB file to SQL?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DB to SQL. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DB file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file DB, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the DB file to the application
- Select the output format of the SQL file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file SQL on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted SQL file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the DB format:
Other conversions
to the SQL format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.