Convert ODB to APR
| File Extension | ODB |
| Full Name | ArcView Object Database ASCII Format |
File with an .ODB extension contains a relational database in the compressed ZIP format, stored according to the OpenDocument standard. Structure of such database is composed of XML files containing settings, a manifesto and context data, and also the catalogue itself with detailed databases.
| File Extension | APR |
| Full Name | ArcView Project Format |
APR file is a GIS (Geographical Information System) file developed by Esri. APR file contains complete data on mapping in text form and therefore the file can be viewed using any text editor. This file format is commonly used by ArcView software, one of the tools available in ArcGIS package.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ODB") to another (referred to as "APR"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ODB 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 ODB to format APR becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ODB to APR 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 ODB and transforming it into format APR. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ODB to APR converters.
Conversion from ODB to APR
ODB to APR
How to convert the ODB file to APR?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ODB to APR. 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 ODB file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file ODB, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the ODB file to the application
- Select the output format of the APR file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file APR on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted APR file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ODB format:
Other conversions
to the APR 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.