What is a DB1 file?
The .DB1 file extension primarily belongs to a Tekla Structures Model File. These files store 3D building information models and project structures created by Tekla. However, the .DB1 extension is shared by many different applications. It is often used for SQLite 3 database files, game data archives for the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. video game series, and various aviation navigation databases.
How to open DB1 files?
If you know your .DB1 file is a 3D model, you must use Trimble Tekla Structures to open it. If it is an SQLite database, you can view it with DB Browser for SQLite. If the file belongs to a game or specialized software, it might not open easily. Because a .DB1 file has multiple possible meanings, viewer.online/db1 analyzes .DB1 files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it.
Best practices and troubleshooting
Because .DB1 has multiple formats, you should never guess the application. Use a file inspector to read the file header first to confirm its true origin. If your file is a standard relational database, you can extract the data easily. We recommend file conversion to sensible target formats like .CSV or .SQL on convert.guru.
Summary
Because .DB1 files use the known GZIP format, viewer.online/db1 can safely open and display them online, eliminating compatibility problems.